Horchata
Quench your thirst with Horchata! It's a Mexican classic, made with rice, cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness - a delight for any occasion.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 5 cups warm water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar or more to taste
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the rice in a blender. Cover the blender with a lid and blend until the rice is in very small pieces.
- Place the rice in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Add the cinnamon sticks. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks and place the rice and water into the blender. Cover and blend until the mixture is as smooth as possible.
- Line a strainer with a few layers of cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl. Pour the rice water through. Squeeze as much of the liquid out as you can. Discard the rice.
- Stir the milk, vanilla extract and sugar into the rice water until the sugar is dissolved. Adjust sugar to your taste.
- Refrigerate until completely chilled.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
- Use the Horchata within 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 0.3mg
