Description
This Almond Horchata is a creamy, nutty twist on the classic Mexican drink. Naturally dairy-free, spiced with cinnamon, and lightly sweetened, it’s the perfect refreshing beverage for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw almonds (soaked overnight)
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak raw almonds and the cinnamon stick in 2 cups of water overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- Discard cinnamon stick and transfer soaked almonds and water to a blender.
- Add the remaining 2 cups of water and blend on high until fully smooth and milky.
- Strain the mixture through a nut milk bag or fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Stir in sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until dissolved.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice and sprinkle with ground cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 6 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending and Straining
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Almond Horchata