Horchata 'Rita

Name: Horchata 'Rita
Ingredients: 1 cup white rice; 2 cups blanched sliced almonds, lightly toasted; 2 limes, zest and juice; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1/4 cup agave or honey; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 12-16 shots mezcal; limes and cinnamon for garnish

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 cup white rice
2 cups blanched sliced almonds, lightly toasted
2 limes, zest and juice
2 cinnamon sticks
1/4 cup agave or honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
12-16 shots mezcal
limes and cinnamon for garnish

Directions

1

Combine rice, almonds, lime zest and juice, cinnamon sticks, agave, vanilla and salt in a large bowl.
2

Heat 4 cups of water to a boil and pour over other ingredients. Let cool, stirring occasionally, and put into the fridge to steep overnight.
3

Strain mixture using a cheesecloth set in a colander or fine mesh sieve. Use a spatula to press liquid through first then squeeze cheesecloth to get every last drop.
4

Whisk in almond milk and ground cinnamon.
5

Mix mezcal directly into Horchata or pour into each glass. I recommend pouring a shot (1.5 fl oz) over the ice and topping with horchata. Add a festive straw for stirring!
6

Serve over lots of ice, a dusting of cinnamon and a lime wedge.