Strawberry Horchata #SundaySupper

It’s Sunday which means we have an awesome #SundaySupper lined up for you. This week’s theme revolves around football’s season tailgating menu so I have prepared a refreshing beverage to accompany your finger-licking, deep-fried appetizer dishes: strawberry horchata.

If you’ve never had horchata before, it’s a traditional Mexican drink typically made with rice and almonds. It’s incredibly easy to make but you should plan ahead before making this since the mixture needs to stand overnight. I also wanted to put a spin on the traditional horchata drink by adding a bit of strawberry puree, but not adding too much to take away from the horchata flavors.

The horchata was incredibly refreshing, blooming with so much flavor, and it paired wonderfully with almost any dish. Best of all, it wasn’t doused with sugar as it usually is when we buy a huge cup of this at our local Mexican take-out place.

I’m so glad to have found this recipe because I can finally stop spending $3 on a single drink and instead, make it at home for so much cheaper. Plus, it tastes 100x better!

Don’t forget to check out what the other foodies are bringing to the table!

Pre Game Warm-ups:

• Sausage Balls by My Catholic Kitchen
• Edamame Hummus by Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Slow Cooker Rueben Dip by The Meltaways
• Buffalo Wing Hummus by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Smokey Guacamole with Bacon by Family Spice
• Pepperoni & Mozzarella Pull Apart by In the Kitchen with KP
• Boneless Honey BBQ Chicken Wings by Juanita’s Cocina
• Candied Pecans by From Fast Food to Fresh Food
• Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips with Sweet Chili Sauce by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
• Swabian Mini Meatballs (Schwaebische Mini Fleischkuechle) by Galactosemia in PDX
• Joe Montana’s Touchdown Guacamole by Noshing with the Nolands
• Cheddar Cheese Jalapeno Bites by Mama.Mommy.Mom.
• Hot & Spicy Popcorn Chicken by My Trials in the Kitchen
• Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers by Real Best Recipe
• Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites by Family Foodie
• Soft Pretzels with Spicy Beer Cheese Sauce by girlichef
• Indian Spiced Chicken Meatballs by Soni’s Food for Thought
• Game Day Loaded Nachos by The Messy Baker
• Buffalo Chicken Dip by Home Cooking Memories
• Southwestern Spring Rolls by Supper for a Steal
• Pepperoni Pizza Puffs by Comfy Cuisine
• Roasted Garlic Bacon Dip with Easy Homemade Tortilla Chips by Daily Dish Recipes
• Beer Battered Spiced Sweet Potato Lentil Fritters by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz

On the Sidelines:

• Anne’s Best Potato Salad with Bacon and Peas by Webicurean
• Papa’s Potato Salad & Baked Beans by Kwistin’s Favorites
• Simple Roasted Purple Potatoes by Ruffles and Truffles
• Spicy BBQ Baked Beans by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen

Main Events:

• Gluten Free Breakfast Sandwich by Cooking Underwriter
• Pollo Adobado con Papas (Adobo Chicken with Potatoes) by La Cocina de Leslie
• Poor Man’s Burrito by Shockingly Delicious
• Ham and Mushroom Handpies by Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Individual Muffuletta Sandwiches by Magnolia Days
• Far East Steak Salad by Diabetic Foodie
• Italian Sloppy Joes by The Weekend Gourmet
• Hot Chicken Chili by Momma’s Meals
• Biscuit Sloppy Joes by Sustainable Dad
• Hawaiian Chicken Wraps by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Grandpa Sal’s Sausage and Peppers by Daddy Knows Less
• Fancy Filet Chili by I Run for Wine
• Homemade Italian Sausage by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
• Jalapeno Crockpot Chili by Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Flavorful Fall Marinade by Midlife Road Trip
• Moose Chili by Mrs. Mama Hen

Overtime:

• Peanut Butter-Stuffed Chocolate Cookies by Chocolate Moosey
• Streusel Topped Pumpkin Bread by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Zucchini Cupcakes by In the Kitchen with Audrey
• Oven-Baked Churros by Small Wallet Big Appetite
• Swirl Nutella Cupcakes by Basic N Delicious
• Peanut Butter and Pretzel Truffles by Gotta Get Baked

From the Cooler:

• Sparkling Tropical Lemonade by Dinners. Dishes, and Desserts
• Bloody Mary Gazpacho by 30AEats
• MVP Bloody Mary Bar by An Appealing Plan

Wine Pairings by Wine Everyday

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Strawberry Horchata (adapted from A Cozy Kitchen):

Yields 6 servings

DIRECTIONS:

• 6 tablespoon white rice
• 1 1/4 cups raw almonds
• 2 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish
• 3 strips lime zest
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup strawberry puree
• Cinnamon, for garnish

INGREDIENTS:

In a large glass measuring cup, whisk together white rice, almonds, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, lime zest and 2 1/2 cups hot water; let stand overnight.

Combine mixture in a blender until smooth. Add 2 cups water and blend again until thoroughly combined; strain through cheesecloth or fine sieve. Stir in sugar and strawberry puree.

Stir horchata well before serving. Pour into ice-filled glasses and serve, garnished with cinnamon sticks and sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if desired.

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