Horchata
Transport your taste buds straight to the vibrant streets of Mexico with this creamy, refreshing homemade horchata recipe. This traditional beverage combines the delicate nuttiness of soaked white rice with the warm spice of cinnamon, blended to perfection and sweetened with granulated sugar and a hint of pure vanilla extract. Enhanced with creamy whole milk and served refreshingly cold over ice, this horchata is an irresistible treat for any occasion. Ready in just minutes of hands-on time, this recipe prioritizes simplicity while delivering authentic flavor. Perfect for cooling off on a hot day or as a complement to your favorite Mexican dishes, this horchata recipe is a silky, cinnamon-spiced delight that will have guests coming back for more. Let the comforting blend of ground cinnamon and the option of a garnish elevate the presentation for an irresistible finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 optional garnish: ground cinnamon or cinnamon stick
Instructions
Rinse the white rice under cold water to remove excess starch. Drain well.
In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice, cinnamon stick, and 2 cups of water. Cover and let it sit at room temperature to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing the rice to soften and absorb the cinnamon flavor.
After soaking, remove the cinnamon stick and transfer the rice and water mixture to a blender. Add an additional 2 cups of water and blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy (about 2–3 minutes).
Place a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth over a large bowl or pitcher and strain the rice mixture, pressing down with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
Whisk in the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined and the sugar has dissolved.
Chill the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or serve immediately over ice cubes.
Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick for an added touch before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
762 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.7 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 433 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 455 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
