Drinking horchata brings back memories of my family vacations in Mexico. The best taco stands in El Centro of any great city always served up awesome tacos and the freshest agua frescas, like Horchata. Horchata is made with rice and canela, one of my favorite Mexican ingredients. It’s the perfect Summer drink and amazing with anything fried, like my taquitos de papa (potato tacos)! To some it may sound strange but don’t knock it till you try it–then thank me for changing your life! Enjoy Megustinos!
In this episode, the very funny Shamikah Martinez joins the show. She’s a wonderful comedian, belonging to an all ladies comedy troupe. These ladies create such uniquely funny online content. Check out their first “viral” video, starring Shamikah, a behind-the-scenes set up of Beyonce and Lady Gaga’s Videophone, which racked up nearly 3 million YouTube views. Learn more about Shamikah’s comedy Youtube channel, Candy Slice, here.
Horchata
2/3 cup of long grain white rice
2 Canela sticks (cinnamon sticks)
1 cup of sugar, or more, as desired
2 cups whole milk
3 cups of warm water
1 cup of blanched almonds (optional)
shaved ice
Garnish
Fresh strawberries, peaches, raspberries, diced or whole–depending on fruit (optional)
Walnuts (optional)
Canela sticks
