Description
Horchata is the ultimate summer refreshment! This creamy, cinnamon-infused Mexican beverage combines rice, milk, and sugar for a delightful treat that cools you down while tantalizing your taste buds. Perfect for hot afternoons or summer gatherings, this quick and easy horchata recipe can be made in under 30 minutes. With its rich texture and hint of sweetness, it’s sure to impress your friends and family at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups cold water (divided)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Soak it in 2 cups of water for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Drain the soaked rice and blend with 2 cups of fresh water and cinnamon sticks until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher for a silky texture.
- Stir in sugar and vanilla extract, adjusting sweetness as desired. Mix in milk for creaminess.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving over ice. Garnish with extra cinnamon if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg