Horchata is practically a cinnamon-filled treat like our Arroz con Leche. If you love horchata, you’ll also love our Mexican hot chocolate recipe!
We Love Horchata!
But what is horchata (pronounced “or-chaa-tuh”)? It’s a drink made with milk and ground rice, mixed with cinnamon and a little vanilla. Everyone loves this cinnamon drink, especially with your Mexican meal. Why we love this horchata recipe:
Easy. It is SUPER easy and prepped in minutes. Delicious. It’s deliciously sweet and found in most Mexican restaurants. Enjoy any time. It is a refreshing beverage served with a main meal, dessert, or on its own.
Mexican horchata is made with ground rice and Spanish horchata is made with tiger nuts. We love both, but we are especially obsessed with this Mexican version!
Ingredients
long-grain white rice uncooked – Rinse the rice to remove any dust before using it in the recipe. Soaking the rice in a bowl of water all night will soften it and make it easier to blend and grind. Strain the rice before beginning to make this homemade Horchata recipe. water cinnamon sticks milk – Replace cow’s milk with almond milk or coconut milk. The drink will have a different taste, but both are wonderful dairy-free alternatives vanilla extract ground cinnamon – Add more flavor by mixing some other spices like nutmeg, cloves, or star anise. sugar – The sugar can be increased or reduced depending on preference. Use an alternative sweetener like stevia, honey, or maple syrup
How to Make Horchata
Storing Info
STORE. Store your easy horchata recipe in a pitcher chilled in the fridge. It will last for about a week! FREEZE it in a freezer-safe container for up to a month.
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