Description
Enjoy the rich and creamy taste of Classic Horchata, a delightful Mexican rice drink. This recipe showcases simple ingredients like rice, cinnamon, and milk for a refreshingly sweet treat, perfect for gatherings or simply celebrating everyday moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 4 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cups milk, dairy or dairy-free milk
- ⅓ cup maple syrup, or other sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the rice, water, and cinnamon sticks in a high-powered blender. Blend for 40 to 60 seconds until ground.
- Transfer the mixture to a large container, cover, and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours, ideally overnight.
- Strain the mixture through a nut-milk bag into a pitcher to remove the solids.
- Mix in the milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more sweetener if desired.
- Serve over ice and garnish with freshly ground cinnamon or additional cinnamon sticks.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use coconut milk or almond milk.
Chill the horchata thoroughly for the best flavor.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg