Mexican Horchata
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Mexico with this authentic and creamy Mexican Horchata recipe. Bursting with the comforting flavors of cinnamon and vanilla, this refreshing rice-based drink is sweetened to perfection with a touch of sugar and sweetened condensed milk. Soaked rice and cinnamon are blended and strained to create a silky-smooth base, which is then enriched with whole milk and chilled until irresistibly cool. Whether enjoyed over ice on a hot day or as a sweet complement to your favorite Mexican dishes, this easy-to-make beverage is as delightful as it is versatile. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time (plus soaking), it’s the perfect crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Make it your own with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top for an elegant, spiced garnish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess starch.
In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice, 2 cups of water, and the cinnamon stick. Let the mixture soak at room temperature for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Transfer the soaked rice, cinnamon stick, and soaking water to a blender. Add the remaining 2 cups of water. Blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes, or until the rice and cinnamon are finely ground.
Strain the rice mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or a cheesecloth into a large pitcher. Discard the leftover rice solids.
Stir in the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined. Adjust sweetness to taste if needed.
Chill the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Before serving, stir the horchata to ensure all ingredients are well mixed. Pour over glasses filled with ice cubes.
Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon over the top of each glass for garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 317 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.2 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 145.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 839 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 1008 mg | 21% | |
*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.
