Mexican Horchata (Sweet Rice Refreshing Drink)

Name: Mexican Horchata (Sweet Rice Refreshing Drink)
Prep time: 4 h 15 min
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 200 g Long-grain white rice; 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks; 150 g Granulated sugar; 1.5 l Water; 250 ml Whole milk (optional); 5 ml Vanilla extract; null pinch Ground cinnamon (for garnish)

Difficulty

easy

Time

4h 15m

Price Category

cheap

Calories

Low

Horchata is a classic Mexican beverage, known for its creamy texture and sweet, spiced flavor. Made primarily from rice, cinnamon, and sugar, it's a wonderfully refreshing drink, especially popular in warmer climates. This traditional recipe brings the authentic taste of Mexico right to your home, perfect for cooling down on a hot day or as a delightful accompaniment to any meal. Its unique blend of subtle sweetness and aromatic spices makes it an irresistible treat for all ages.

ingredients

6 Servings

200 g Long-grain white rice2 sticks Cinnamon sticks150 g Granulated sugar1.5 l Water250 ml Whole milk (optional)5 ml Vanilla extract0 pinch Ground cinnamon (for garnish)

Steps

Soak Rice & Cinnamon

Rinse the rice thoroughly. In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice and cinnamon sticks with 1 liter (4 cups) of water. Let it soak at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.

Blend

After soaking, transfer the rice, cinnamon sticks, and the soaking water to a high-speed blender. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and the rice grains are fully pulverized, about 2-3 minutes.

Strain

Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or a cheesecloth-lined colander into a large pitcher or bowl. Press down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining solids.

Sweeten & Chill

Stir in the granulated sugar, whole milk (if using), and vanilla extract into the strained liquid. Add an additional 500ml (2 cups) of cold water to reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Chill the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before serving.

Serve

Serve the chilled horchata over ice, garnished with a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Extra Tips

► For an extra creamy horchata, use a combination of whole milk and evaporated milk.

► Adjust the sweetness to your liking; you can always add more sugar or a sweetener like agave syrup.

► Serve it over plenty of ice with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for the best experience.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g
Calories	85 kcal	212 kcal
Protein	1.5g	3.75g
Fat	2g	5g
Carbohydrate	16g	40g
Fiber	0.3g	0.75g
Sugar	12g	30g