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The first step is to remove the skins from the almonds.
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The best way to do this is to simply buy them already skinless.
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If none are available, you will have to boil the skins off.
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Put the almonds in a pot of boiling water and let sit until the skins become very soft.
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With time, the skins will dissolve or slide off easily when stirred.
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Boiling the almonds is a pain.
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Crush or otherwise pulverise the almonds into a coarse powder.
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If you boiled your almonds to get the skins off, then smash them (or put them in a strong blender while adding some water) into a mush.
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In a large bowl/container add the 2.5 liters of water with a pinch of salt.
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Slice and add the lemon.
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Now mix in the almond powder (or mush). Cover the container and let it sit at room temperature for 2 hours.
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When the two hours are up, add the sugar and cinnamon stick.
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Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
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Strain the liquid with a fine cloth.
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This removes all of the larger particles of almond.
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Strain until texture is smooth (twice should do it).
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Keep the drink in your fridge and it will stay good for at least five days.
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For a truly divine experience, put some in your freezer until it is an icy slush!
