Horchata Recipe
This easy horchata recipe is sweet and creamy made with soaked rice, cinnamon, milk and vanilla. Just blend, chill, and enjoy this refreshing drink with Mexican dishes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice , rinsed
- 4 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 4-8 Tablespoons granulated sugar , plus more to taste
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a blender, blend 1 cup rice, 4 cups water, and 1 cinnamon stick for about 1 minute or until the rice breaks up. Pour into a pitcher and let sit overnight.
- Pour the rice mixture through a very fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth into a separate pitcher. Discard the rice.
- Stir in 1 cup evaporated milk, 4 Tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Taste and add more sugar and cinnamon, as desired. Chill in the refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Add ice to cups and pour horchata over top. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: Store in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 55mg, Potassium: 170mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 104IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 133mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
