Espresso Horchata

Ingredients:

1/2 cup raw almonds

1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

2 cinnamon sticks

2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 1/2 cups cold water

double shot espresso

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

1. Soak the almonds in a jar filled with water overnight.

2. Strain the almonds and place into a blender.

3. Add the coconut, cinnamon sticks, almond milk, cold water, espresso, honey, and vanilla to the blender.

4. Blend on high until liquid.

5. Place a clean, thin dish towel or a nut milk bag over a large bowl and pour the mixture through it to strain.

6. Rim glasses with cinnamon sugar (or cinnamon/monkfruit)

7. Fill two cups with ice and pour the horchata into the cups.

Original recipe + image via The Toasted Pinenut