Horchata           serves 6-7           6 tbsp rice           6 ounces (1 1/4) cups blanched almonds              1 inch cinnamon stick           Three 2 inch strips of lime zest (colored rind only), 3/4 inch wide           about 1 cup sugar           Thoroughly pulverize the rice in a blender or spice grinder. Transfer to a medium- size bowl and add the almonds, cinnamon stick and lime zest. stir in 2 1/4 cups of hot tap water, cover and let stand at least 6 hours, or preferably, overnight.           Scoop the mixture into the blender jar and blend for 3 or 4 minutes, until it no longer… Read More