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Horchata

Creamy Horchata: Refreshing Rice Drink for Every Occasion

Horchata is a refreshing Mexican rice drink with a creamy texture and sweet hint of cinnamon, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Infusion Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice opt for uncooked for the best results
  • 4 cups water essential for blending
For Flavoring
  • 2-3 sticks cinnamon sticks lightly smashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds depth
For Creaminess
  • 2 cups whole milk can substitute with non-dairy alternatives
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk adjust for desired sweetness
For Garnishing
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for garnish
  • as desired ice to serve over

Equipment

  • blender
  • fine mesh strainer
  • large bowl or pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a blender, combine 1 cup of uncooked long-grain white rice with 4 cups of water. Pulse until well-combined, for about 1–2 minutes.
  2. Transfer the blended mixture into a large bowl or pitcher, add 2-3 lightly smashed cinnamon sticks. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. After the infusion period, strain the rice-cinnamon mixture using a fine mesh strainer.
  4. Add 2 cups of whole milk, 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Stir until well-combined.
  5. Serve the horchata over ice and dust with ground cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 4IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill overnight for enhanced flavor. Adjust sweetness to your preference. Experiment with variations like adding espresso for a dirty horchata.

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