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Best Horchata Recipe Ever!

Horchata Recipe

Indulge in this homemade Horchata, a creamy and refreshing Mexican drink made with rice, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla. Perfectly sweetened and served over ice for a delightful treat!
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Austin Carter
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Pitcher or container with a lid
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 Mexican cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 2 cups milk or almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • â…“ – 1/2 cups granulated sugar to taste

Instructions

  • Blend rice, 2 cups of hot water, and Mexican cinnamon sticks until roughly ground.
    Blend rice, 2 cups of hot water, and Mexican cinnamon sticks until roughly ground.
  • Add remaining water and blend again.
    Add remaining water and blend again.
  • Pour into a container and refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  • Strain the mixture into a pitcher, discarding the rice.
    Strain the mixture into a pitcher, discarding the rice.
  • Stir in milk, vanilla, ground cinnamon, and sugar to taste.
    Stir in milk, vanilla, ground cinnamon, and sugar to taste.
  • Chill until ready to serve, then stir well and serve over ice.
    Chill until ready to serve, then stir well and serve over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g
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