Homemade Horchata

This Easy Horchata Recipe is a refreshing Mexican drink that is ideal for pairing with spicy-flavor packed meals. Made with rice, milk and cinnamon leaving you with a somewhat sweet drink that is hard to resist.

Course Drink Recipes

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Additional Time 10

Total Time 5 15

Servings cups

Calories 238kcal

Author Jesseca

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup white rice rinsed
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 cup sliced almonds optional
1 can 12oz evaporated milk
1½ cups milk
3 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
2/3 cup sugar

Instructions

Place the rice, cinnamon, and almonds in a small dish. Fill with water to cover the rice completely. Cover and soak at least 5 hours.
Drain the water from the rice mixture and transfer the rice, cinnamon, and almonds to a blender.
Pour in the evaporated milk and pulse until the rice is ground and the texture is somewhat smooth.
Strain the mixture using a fine strainer or cheesecloth 2x.
Pour the strained liquid into a large pitcher.
Stir in the remaining 1-1/2 cups milk, 3 cups of water, and vanilla extract.
Add 1/3 cup sugar. Taste and add additional sugar as needed.
Serve over ice.

Notes

Looking for a dairy free version? Substitute the milks with coconut or almond milk.

I enjoy the slightly nutty/earthy flavor added by the almonds, but they can be left out if needed.

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