STEP 1

Add the chufa nuts to a large bowl and fill with enough cold water to cover the nuts by one inch. Soak the chufa nuts for 24 hours. 

STEP 2

After 24 hours, drain the chufa nuts and rinse them under cold water. Add half of the nuts and all of the cinnamon to a blender with ½ of the cold water. Blend on high until you have a smooth mixture. Add the remainder of the nuts, the remainder of the cold water, sugar and lemon zest and blend again until you have an even, smooth mixture. 

STEP 3

Let it settle for a half an hour.

STEP 4

Press the paste through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl, pushing down on the mixture to release all the liquid. Discard what is left in the sieve. Transfer the horchata to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors develop. 

STEP 5

Finish in the freezer for 20 minutes until slightly slushy. Remove from the freezer, give the horchata a stir, pour into glasses and serve with a straw. 

Serve as a cool afternoon treat on a hot summer day!

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