Horchata de cacao

Ingredientes

• 2 pounds sugar
• 8 cups warm water
• 2 pounds basmati white rice
• 6 ounces slivered almonds ((about 3/4 cup))
• 1 canela or true cinnamon stick
• 1 cup cacao nibs

Preparación

1. 1

   In a large container, add the sugar and hot water and stir for a minute. Add the rice, slivered almonds and cinnamon stick, and let the mixture sit for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.

2. 2

   Stir the mixture well before pureeing. In batches, puree until completely smooth in a blender, strain into a large bowl. When done, pour into pitchers, add cacao nibs, and leave in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve in glasses with ice cubes.