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Horchata Recipe
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Horchata Recipe

This Horchata recipe blends long grain white rice, sliced almonds, and cinnamon sticks pureed and soaked in water, sugar, vanilla, and milk to create a creamy, lightly spiced traditional drink. After chilling for several hours and straining, the result is a smooth, sweet beverage with nutty and cinnamon notes served cold, ideal for refreshing enjoyment.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups (244g) long grain white rice (dry uncooked)
  • 1/2 cup (50g) almonds sliced
  • 2 cinnamon stick appox 2 1/2-inches each
  • 4 cups (945ml) water cold
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar or more to taste
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (475ml) milk whole

Instructions

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  1. Add rice, almonds and cinnamon sticks to a high speed blender. Blend about 30 - 60 seconds on high speed or until finely pulverized, stopping occasionally and shaking blender if mixture sticks to the bottom.
  2. Pour in 2 cups water, sugar and vanilla. Blend an additional 30 seconds. If your blender can fit the additional liquid pour in remaining 2 cups water, and milk, otherwise pour into a large enough container to fit along with water and milk.
  3. Cover and chill 8 - 12 hours.
  4. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher. Serve with ice if desired, garnishing each serving with ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks.