Classic Mexican Horchata
A nostalgic and creamy Mexican beverage made with rice, cinnamon, and vanilla, perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 180 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then place it in a bowl. Add the cinnamon stick and pour in 2 cups of water. Let this soak for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Blend the rice and cinnamon mixture with an additional 2 cups of water until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher to separate the liquid from the rice solids.
- Add the remaining 1 cup of water, vanilla extract, sugar, and a pinch of salt to the strained liquid. Stir well to combine.
- Chill the pitcher in the refrigerator before serving over ice.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight pitcher for up to 3 days. Adjust sweetness to taste and add various flavorings if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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