Horchata Recipe
A traditional Mexican beverage made from rice, milk, and spices, creating a sweet and creamy drink that's refreshing and satisfying.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup almonds
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Ice cubes for serving
- Optional: extra cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Soak the rice and almonds in 4 cups of water for at least 2 hours.
- Drain and rinse the rice and almonds again.
- Blend the soaked rice and almonds with 2 cups of fresh water until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl.
- Add the remaining 2 cups of water to the strained mixture and stir.
- Mix in the milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Chill the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with extra cinnamon or almonds if desired.
- Enjoy your homemade horchata!
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Sugar: 15g