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Horchata

The easiest, creamy and slightly sweet homemade Authentic Mexican Horchata.
Prep Time8 hrs
Total Time8 hrs
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 191kcal
Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice s
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cups water , divided
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cups granulated sugar , to taste

Instructions

  • To a blender, add rice, 2 cups of water, and 2 cinnamon sticks. 
  • Blend about for 2 minutes or until the rice and cinnamon sticks are roughly ground. Add the remaining water and blend again. 
  • Pour contents into a pitcher or container with a fitted lid and place on your countertop overnight (or for at least 8 hours). 
  • Pour the rice mixture into a fine mesh strainer, into a pitcher. Discard the rice. 
  • Stir in the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar (to your preference). Chill until ready to serve. Stir well before serving and serve over ice.

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Notes

Serve this with one of my favorite authentic Mexican meals.
 
Adapted from All Recipes

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 0.5mg