Traditional Mexican Horchata
A smooth, sweet rice drink infused with cinnamon and vanilla. This creamy beverage is perfect for cooling spicy meals or enjoying as a refreshing sweet treat. Made with just a few ingredients and ready in an hour with overnight chilling.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 5 cups 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups milk
3 cups hot water
2 cinnamon sticks
1/3 – 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon, optional (for garnish)
Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear
Blend the rice with 3 cups hot water and 2 cinnamon sticks for 1 minute; stop blending to maintain texture
Transfer to a pitcher, cover, and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight
Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or a nut milk bag, pressing to extract liquid
Add 2 cups cold milk, vanilla extract, and sugar to the pitcher. Whisk until sugar dissolves completely
Chill until cold and serve over crushed ice with optional ground cinnamon topping
Notes
Adjust sugar amount to taste; use almond or coconut milk for a dairy-free option
Strained rice mixture can be composted
Horchata stays fresh in the fridge for 3 days
Add a splash of rose water for extra floral notes instead of alcohol
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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