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Agua de Horchata (Rice Water)
5 from 81 votes

Agua de Horchata (Rice Water)

Agua de Horchata is a traditional sweetened rice drink made by soaking rice and cinnamon sticks in water, then blending and straining the mixture before adding sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. The drink is smooth and creamy, with aromatic cinnamon notes balanced by the sweetness of condensed milk and a hint of vanilla. Typically served chilled over ice, it offers a refreshing and flavorful treat.

Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings (1 cup each)
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 5 cups water divided (see note 1)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cinnamon stick broken (see note 2
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, add water, rice, and cinnamon sticks. Soak for 2 hours. Transfer to a blender and process until smooth (do not remove the cinnamon sticks).
  2. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer. Stir in sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and the remaining 2 cups water. Serve over ice or chill until serving time.

Notes

  • Using 3 cups boiling water for soaking can reduce soak time to 1 hour instead of 2.
  • Rolled oats can substitute rice for a different but similar creamy texture.
  • Store prepared horchata refrigerated and covered for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 cup Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 96mg (4%) Potassium 288mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 180IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 214mg (21%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings (1 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 cup
Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 96mg 4%
Potassium 288mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 180IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 214mg 21%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.