3/4 cup shelled pistachios, raw & unsalted

3 cups water

pinch of salt

(optional) maple syrup to taste

Place the pistachios in a bowl and cover with water. Soak in the refrigerator overnight, or for a minimum of eight hours.

Drain and rinse the pistachios, then place in blender pitcher.

Add 3 cups of water, a pinch of salt, and maple syrup, if using.

Blend on high for approximately two minutes.

If using a standard blender, strain the mixture through a mesh sieve or piece of cheesecloth. If using a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix, no straining is necessary.

Store in the refrigerator in a quart-size (32 ounce) Mason jar and consume within five days.