A delicious twist on the traditional horchata apricot horchata made with dried apricots, rice, cinnamon and vanilla is delicious.
AuthorVianney Rodriguez
Ingredients
1lb.dried apricots
2cupswater
1/4cupsugarplus more to taste
1cinnamon stick
1cuprice
6cupswater
1/2tspvanilla
Instructions
In a saucepan bring apricots, water, sugar and cinnamon stick to a boil, reduce heat and cook until the apricots are softened, and sugar has dissolved, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool.
Meanwhile, soak the rice in 1 cup of water until the apricots have cooled completely, then strain the rice. Transfer the rice and fruit mixture to a blender and blend with 3 cups of water and the vanilla. Strain into a large serving pitcher, then mix in another 2 cups of water. Taste, and add more sugar if desired. Chill completely and serve over ice.