Cashewnut shake

 Serves: 4-5

Ingredients:

1. 400 gm / 140 pz / 3-1/2 cups blanced cashew nuts
2. 225 gm / 8 oz / generous 1 cup caster (superfine) sugar
3. 1.5 ml / 1/4 (one-fourth) tsp ground cinnamon

Method:

1. Finely grind the cashew nuts. Add sugar and cinnamon and grind the mixture again to make a smooth nit paste.
2. With the motor still running, gradually pour in 900 ml / 1-1/2 pinya / 3-3/4 cups boiling water, until the drink becomes smooth and frothy. Scrape down the mixture occassionally, if necessary.
3. Pour the cashew nut milk into a jug (pitcher). Cover and chill. Stir well before serving in tall glasses, each with a couple of ice cubes pn the bottom.

Tip: For a smooth drink, make this the night before, alllow it to stand in the refrigerator overnight, and straon before serving. If the mixture seems too thick, stir in a little water but remember that the ice will dilute it as it melts, giving it a lighter texture.