If you are interested in injecting some more authentic flavor into your relatively in-authentic Cinco de Mayo celebrations try the truly mejicano drink called Horchata.
(Oooh-rrrrr-ch-a-ta, one does not say the “H” sound in Spanish, don’t forget to trill your “R”s too. If said right, this word can be fun to say).
Horchata is a milky looking concoction that is served cool. It is based on rice and can have additional nut ingredients, such as almonds (so beware fellow nut allergy sufferers). There are other Latin American countries that serve this, as well as Spain. Take a look at this Wikipedia entry on Horchata for more details.
The following recipe looks delicious, give it a try!
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