Request From: Greg >
I'm looking for cool summer drinks for the children as well as for the
adults thanks for all who can help.....


Horchata (Orchata)

Rice Beverage from Yucatan

3 cups long grain white rice
pure water to cover, plus 6 1/2 quarts pure water
2 cups raw almonds, unshelled
1/3 cup freshly ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups sugar or to taste
ice cubes

Wash rice. Cover with water and soak for 12 hours. Drain in a mesh sieve.
Wash almonds, cover with water and soak for 4 to 6 hours. Shell almonds
and discard skins. Puree the rice in a blender. Set aside. Puree the
almonds to a fine paste in a blender. Mix rice, almond paste, cinnamon,
sugar, water and 16 ice cubes in a large jar or clear pitcher. Serve rice
beverage in tall glasses over more ice cubes. Or add crushed ice to drink
to make a slushy.

Makes about 7 quarts.

Note from book: This refreshing drink is particularly welcome in the
scorching climate of the Yucatan Peninsula.

>From "The Taste of Mexico" by Patricia Quintana

Ricocf
To reply: Take _nospam from the e-mail address



--
Rec.food.recipes is moderated by Patricia Hill at .
Only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting.
Please allow several days for your submission to appear.
Archives: http://www.cdkitchen.com/rfr/ http://recipes.alastra.com/