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Horchata is a Spanish, non-alcoholic drink made from Tigernuts.

The nuts are soaked for 24 hours, then whizzed in a blender with the same water they soaked in. The mixture is sweetened with sugar, then chilled and served over ice with a sprig of mint.

History
Started being about made the late 1600s. Horchata de Arroz predates this.

Language Notes
"Chufas" is the Spanish word for Tigernuts.

Also called:

See Also:

Horchata de Arroz, Tigernuts

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Beverages
Alcohol, Atholl Brose, Atole, Carbonated Beverages, Caudle, Coffee, Egg Nog, Holiday Nog, Horchata de Arroz, Horchata de Chufas, Horchatas, Horlicks, Juice, Kvass, Milk Shakes, Pennywort Drink, Postum, Soft Drinks, Tea, Water