Super Easy Horchata
Indulge in the creamy, sweet, and refreshingly spiced flavors of this Super Easy Horchata—your new favorite homemade drink that’s perfect for any occasion. This traditional Mexican rice milk beverage comes together effortlessly with just a handful of pantry staples like white rice, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla extract. By soaking the rice and cinnamon stick, and then blending and lightly straining the mixture, you achieve a silky-smooth texture with minimal effort. Ready in just 15 minutes of active prep time, this horchata is a no-cook recipe that’s ideal for warm weather or as a year-round treat. Serve it chilled over ice with a pinch of ground cinnamon for a visually stunning and flavorful finish. Whether for an afternoon refreshment or an addition to your Mexican-inspired menu, this easy horchata recipe guarantees to be a crowd favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 unit cinnamon stick
- 2 cups milk
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a large bowl or blender container, combine the rinsed rice, 4 cups of water, and the cinnamon stick.
Allow the mixture to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator for greater flavor infusion.
After soaking, remove the cinnamon stick and transfer the rice-water mixture to a blender. Blend on high until the rice is finely ground and the liquid is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher to remove any solids.
Stir in the milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until fully combined and the sugar has dissolved.
Chill the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
To serve, pour the horchata over glasses filled with ice cubes. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon over the top for garnish.
Enjoy your homemade Super Easy Horchata!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.9 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 192 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 633 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 828 mg | 18% | |
*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.
