5 from 2 votes
Horchata
This deliciously creamy and refreshing Horchata is a Mexican agua fresca made with blended long-grain rice, condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar. Serve it in a tall glass filled with ice and garnished with cinnamon sticks for a refreshing drink!
Prep Time
10 mins
Soaking
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
354 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 1 cinnamon stick broken into pieces
- 8 cups water
- 1 can evaporated milk 12 ounces
- 1 can condensed milk 14 ounces
- ½ cup sugar
- ground cinnamon to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine rice, cinnamon stick, and 4 cups. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results.
- In a blender, place soaked rice, cinnamon, and soaking water. Blend for about 2 to 3 minutes or until completely ground.
- Using a fine mesh sieve, strain the liquid mixture into a large pitcher.
- Add the remaining 4 cups water, evaporated milk, condensed milk, and sugar. Stir until well combined and sugar is dissolved.
- Chill in the refrigerator. Serve over ice and sprinkle with ground cinnamon, if desired.
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Notes
- Soak the rice for at least 6 hours to soften it for easy blending.
- If you have a high-powered blender, you can skip the soaking as the blender would be powerful enough to process the rice. Use hot water to help soften the grains.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth. This will remove any remaining rice grains for a smooth consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Potassium
348mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Vitamin A
240IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
275mg
(28%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.