Cashew Horchata (Horchata de Nuez de la India)

Ingredients

• 1 cup (130 g) cashews
• 1 cup (185 g) brown rice
• ½ Mexican cinnamon stick
• 4 tablespoons shaved piloncillo or brown sugar, plus more to taste
• 4 cups (950 ml/32 fl oz) water

Directions

1. In a deep container, combine the cashews, rice, cinnamon stick, 4 tablespoons sugar, and the water. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
2. Transfer all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve (discard the solids). If desired, add more sugar to taste. Serve over ice.