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Mexican Horchata

Author: [email protected]

Difficulty: Easy Prep Time Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: $ 5 Calories: 180

Best Season: Summer

Description

Experience the creamy texture and aromatic sweetness of Mexican horchata, a refreshing drink that combines rice, cinnamon, and vanilla, subtly infused with almonds for enhanced richness. Perfect for hot days and endless fiestas.

Ingredients for Horchata

Main Ingredients

1 cup white rice (uncooked, long grain is preferred)
2 cups water (divided)
1 stick cinnamon (or 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon)
¹⁄₂ cup almonds (blanched)
4 cups milk (or almond milk for a lactose-free version)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (pure)
¹⁄₂ cup sugar (adjust to taste)

Instructions for Making Horchata

Preparation Steps

Soak the Ingredients

In a bowl, combine white rice and 1 cup of water. Add the cinnamon stick. Let it soak for at least 2 hours, or overnight for a more intense flavor.

Longer soaking enhances the flavor.
Blend the Mixture

Transfer the soaked mixture, including the cinnamon stick, into a blender. Add the blanched almonds. Blend until all are well ground.

Ensure a fine texture for better straining.
Strain the Liquid

Using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the mixture into a pitcher, removing solids.

Squeeze the cheesecloth to extract all liquid.
Combine and Sweeten

Add the milk, vanilla extract, and sugar to the strained liquid. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
Chill and Serve

Refrigerate the horchata until chilled. Serve with ice and enjoy your refreshing drink.

Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7gg11%
Saturated Fat 1gg5%
Trans Fat 0gg
Cholesterol 0mgmg0%
Sodium 50mgmg3%
Potassium 150mgmg5%
Total Carbohydrate 25gg9%
Dietary Fiber 1gg4%
Sugars 15gg
Protein 4gg8%

Vitamin A 2% IU
Vitamin C 1% mg
Calcium 15% mg
Iron 2% mg
Vitamin D 0% IU
Vitamin E 0% IU
Vitamin K 0% mcg
Thiamin 0% mg
Riboflavin 0% mg
Niacin 0% mg
Vitamin B6 0% mg
Folate 0% mcg
Vitamin B12 0% mcg
Biotin 0% mcg
Pantothenic Acid 0% mg
Phosphorus 0% mg
Iodine 0% mcg
Magnesium 0% mg
Zinc 0% mg
Selenium 0% mcg
Copper 0% mg
Manganese 0% mg
Chromium 0% mcg
Molybdenum 0% mcg
Chloride 0% mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Adjust the amount of sugar to suit your taste, and try using almond milk for a lighter, lactose-free version. The drink can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: horchata, Mexican drink, traditional beverage, cinnamon, rice

Mexican Horchata