Spanish-Style Tiger Nut Horchata Recipe

You might be familiar with Mexican horchata, but do you know the delicious Spanish version made with tiger nuts? Spanish horchata is thick, creamy and sweet, like an amped-up almond milk.

Note: Tiger nuts can be found at African grocery stores or ordered online.

For a Taste of Spain, Make Tiger Nut Horchata at Home

Active: 5 mins

Total: 24 hrs

Makes: 4 cups

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1 cup tiger nuts, covered with water by 2 inches and soaked for 24 hours at room temperature (see note)
4 cups hot (not boiling) water
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Ground cinnamon (for serving)

Line a fine-meshed sieve with a double layer of cheesecloth and set it over a deep bowl. Drain tiger nuts and add to blender. Add hot water and blend on high speed until homogenous and almost smooth, about 2 minutes. Carefully pour blended nuts through cheesecloth-lined sieve. Gather ends of cheesecloth together and squeeze out remaining liquid.
Add sugar and salt to horchata and whisk together. Cool completely, then transfer to a bottle or container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve horchata over ice, sprinkled with cinnamon.