Mexican Horchata
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
Instructions for Making Horchata
Preparation Steps
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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.
horchata, Mexican drink, traditional beverage, cinnamon, rice
