Horchata
A refreshing and creamy Mexican rice drink spiced with cinnamon and vanilla. Served in cinnamon-sugar rimmed glasses over ice.
Pin Share Print Servings: 6 glass
Calories: 290kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 Blender (High speed)
- 1 Cheesecloth (Or nut milk bag)
- 6 Round Glasses (For serving)
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice - Long grain, uncooked
- 1 stick cinnamon - Mexican Canela preferred
- 4 cups water - Warm, for soaking
- 2 cups water - Cold, for finishing
- 1 can condensed milk - Sweetened (14 oz)
- 1 cup whole milk - Or almond milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract - Pure
- 2 tablespoon sugar - For rimming
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon - For rimming
Instructions
- Combine rice, cinnamon stick, and 4 cups warm water. Soak for 4 hours or overnight.
- Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and chalky.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth; discard solids.
- Stir in cold water, condensed milk, whole milk, and vanilla extract.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon on a plate. Wet glass rims and dip in mixture. Serve over ice with cinnamon sticks.
Notes
Strain through a cheesecloth or nut milk bag to ensure a smooth, grit-free texture. Stir well before serving as separation is normal.
Nutrition
Serving: 250g | Calories: 290kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 55g (18%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 5g (8%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) | Sodium: 80mg (3%) | Potassium: 200mg (6%) | Sugar: 42g (47%) | Vitamin A: 200IU (4%) | Calcium: 150mg (15%)