Strawberry Almond Horchata Mexico
Indulge in the creamy, dreamy flavors of Strawberry Almond Horchata, a refreshing Mexican-inspired fusion that beautifully blends traditional horchata with the vibrant sweetness of fresh strawberries. This drink starts with a soak of uncooked white rice and raw almonds, creating a rich, nutty base that's perfectly balanced with the silkiness of whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and a hint of vanilla and cinnamon. The star of the recipe, ripe strawberries, are pureed and added for a fruity twist that elevates this classic beverage to new heights. Perfectly chilled and served over ice, this homemade horchata is an irresistible treat ideal for summer gatherings, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, or whenever you're craving a luscious drink with a hint of sweetness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 0.5 cup raw almonds
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for additional sweetness)
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Rinse the uncooked rice thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch.
In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice and raw almonds. Add 3 cups of water to the bowl and let the mixture soak, covered, for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
After soaking, transfer the rice, almonds, and soaking water to a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Use a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to strain the blended mixture into a large pitcher, discarding the solids.
Add the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
In a separate blender, puree the fresh strawberries until smooth.
Strain the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds, then add the smooth strawberry puree to the pitcher with the horchata base. Mix thoroughly.
Taste the horchata and adjust sweetness if needed by stirring in the optional granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Refrigerate the horchata for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled Strawberry Almond Horchata over the ice. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.1 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 329 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.5 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.6 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1083 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2021 mg | 43% | |
*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.
