Classic Horchata
Classic Horchata is a traditional Mexican drink made with ground rice, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla, then chilled to refreshing perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups long-grain rice uncooked
- 5 cups water , divided
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup milk whole
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup sugar
Instructions
- Add the rice, half the water, and cinnamon sticks to a blender.
- Blend on high speed for 1 minute, then add in the rest of the water and blend for an additional minute (you want the cinnamon sticks blended well).
- Refrigerate overnight then strain through a few coffee filters or paper towels.
- Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.