Horchata

Horchata Recipe

This horchata recipe is a perfect drink to pair with all your Mexican-inspired dishes! Whether you're hosting Cinco de Mayo or spending a day by the pool, you'll love this refreshing, cinnamon and vanilla-infused sweet beverage served over ice!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Resting time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients 

• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice , rinsed
• 4 cups water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 4-8 Tablespoons granulated sugar , plus more to taste
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

• In a blender, blend the rice, water, and cinnamon stick for about 1 minute. or until the rice breaks up. Pour into a pitcher and let sit overnight.
• Pour the rice mixture through a very fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth into a separate pitcher. Discard the rice.
• Stir in the milk, 4 Tablespoons sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Taste and add more sugar and cinnamon, as desired. Chill in the refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Add ice to cups and pour horchata over top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Store in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.