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Horchata

Creamy Horchata: Your New Favorite Mexican Drink at Home

A delicious horchata recipe that brings together creamy textures and aromatic cinnamon for a refreshing and gluten-free drink.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Soaking Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1.5 cups Uncooked Long Grain White Rice Short grain for creaminess.
  • 4 cups Water For soaking rice.
  • 2 sticks Cinnamon Sticks Smash lightly for better infusion.
For the Creaminess
  • 1.5 cups Whole Milk Use dairy alternatives for non-dairy.
  • 12 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk Adjust to taste.
For Flavor Boosting
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon For garnishing and flavor.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer
  • Large pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Horchata
  1. Rinse the rice under cold running water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
  2. Blend the rinsed rice with 4 cups of fresh water until coarsely combined.
  3. Pour the mixture into a large pitcher and stir in 2 smashed cinnamon sticks. Refrigerate overnight.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to discard solid rice particles.
  5. Return the liquid to the pitcher and stir in 1.5 cups of whole milk, 12 ounces of sweetened condensed milk, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  6. Serve over ice, garnished with ground cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Soak the rice for full 12 hours for the best results. Adjust sweetness according to taste and serve chilled for an optimal experience.

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