Passionate Horchata
Discover a unique and delicious Paleo-friendly twist on traditional Mexican horchata, perfect for dessert or a refreshing drink to enjoy with friends and family. This captivating beverage is sure to impress and delight everyone at your gathering.
Allergens
Nuts
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raw almonds 2 cups water ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 cinnamon stick 3 Medjool dates, pitted 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Ice cubes and fresh cinnamon sticks for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the almonds, water, and sea salt. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight to soak the almonds.
- Once soaked, drain and rinse the almonds. Place them in a blender along with the cinnamon stick and Medjool dates. Blend until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Discard the remaining solids and add the almond milk and vanilla extract to the strained almond mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the passion infused horchata into glasses filled with ice cubes, garnish with a cinnamon stick, and serve immediately.
Chef’s Insight
For an extra touch, rim each glass with cinnamon sugar before pouring in the horchata.
Notes
The natural sweetness of the dates helps to create a delightful balance between the creaminess and spiciness of the drink.