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Tall glass of creamy horchata with ice, sprinkled with cinnamon on top, served on a light background with a straw, showcasing a refreshing traditional Mexican horchata recipe.

Homemade Horchata

This easy-to-make, creamy rice and cinnamon beverage is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 6
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 269
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice Provides the base for the drink
  • 2 Mexican cinnamon sticks Adds a signature flavor to the drink
  • 4 cups hot water Helps blend the rice and cinnamon
  • 2 cups milk or almond milk (For creaminess)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Gives a fragrant depth to the flavor
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Enhances the cinnamon flavor
  • ⅓ – ½ cups granulated sugar Sweeten to your taste

Equipment

  • 1 Blender For grinding the rice and cinnamon sticks.
  • 1 Fine Mesh Strainer For straining out the rice solids cleanly.
  • 1 Pitcher or container with a lid For soaking the rice overnight and storing the horchata.

Method
 

  1. Add rice, hot water, and cinnamon sticks to a blender. Blend until the rice and cinnamon sticks are coarsely ground.
  2. Add the remaining water to the blender and blend again.
  3. Pour the blended mixture into a pitcher or container with a lid and refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  4. Once ready, strain the rice mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher, discarding the rice.
  5. Stir in the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar to your preference.
  6. Chill until ready to serve. Stir before serving and serve over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 240gCalories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 137IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Horchata is a family favorite, perfect for pairing with any Mexican meal or enjoying on its own as a sweet and creamy treat. It’s easy to prepare, refreshing, and loved by all ages. Plus, it’s simple enough for kids to help with!

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