almond-horchata-200778.json

{
    "directions": [
        "In a blender combine all horchata ingredients except ice and let stand in blender 5 minutes. Blend mixture on low speed and gradually work up to high speed (use caution when blending hot liquids). Blend mixture on high speed 3 minutes. Add 2 cups ice and blend until melted.",
        "Pour mixture through a large sieve lined with a double layer of dampened cheesecloth into a bowl, stirring, and discard solids.",
        "Fill 4 tall glasses with additional ice and horchata and garnish with cinnamon sticks and lime zest. Flavor of horchata improves if made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 cup blanched whole almonds",
        "2 cups boiling-hot water",
        "1/2- to 1-inch piece cinnamon stick",
        "1/3 cup sugar, or to taste",
        "Freshly grated zest of 1 lime",
        "2 cups ice plus additional for glasses",
        "Garnish if desired: cinnamon sticks and lime zest"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Non-Alcoholic",
        "Nut",
        "Almond",
        "Winter",
        "Gourmet",
        "Drink"
    ],
    "title": "Almond Horchata",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/almond-horchata-200778"
}