Horchata
Horchata is a creamy, refreshing Mexican beverage that combines the richness of rice with the warm spice of cinnamon. Perfect for hot days or as a delightful accompaniment to your favorite Mexican dishes, this sweet drink is a treat the whole family will love. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, horchata captures the essence of summer in every sip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups water (divided)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Soak in a bowl with 2 cups of water and cinnamon sticks for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain the soaked rice and discard the cinnamon sticks. Blend rice with remaining 4 cups of fresh water until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through cheesecloth or a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to separate liquid from solids.
- Stir in milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and additional cinnamon if desired. Mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving over ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg