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Horchata
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
Horchata is an iced, sweet, rice-based (or coconut) milk drink native to Mexico. It has cinnamon and vanilla flavors infused in it and it's so refreshing during warm weather!
Horchata
Hi Everyone, years ago, when I was in college, I went to California over Summer break to visit friends and tried Horchata for the first time.
It was SO GOOD and refreshing, especially during warm/hot weather.
I have ordered it whenever I see it available in restaurants but I've always wanted to make it at home.
I finally did and the results were delicious and now I am sharing it with you.
Further below, I share step-by-step photos to walk you through how to make this Horchata recipe both in the post and in the recipe card.
When I researched the recipe, I saw that there were many different ways to make Horchata.
I am happy with how this came out and would make this recipe again and again.
For what occasion should I make this Horchata recipe for?
I can see this Horchata recipe being made for picnics, brunch, family gatherings, holidays or just to have as a nice drink in the refrigerator when meal planning like we did.
Recipe Attribution
This recipe is inspired by Horchata from My Latina Table; I made a few ingredient and method changes that works for our household.
A Great Pandemic Recipe
I made and photographed this recipe on 4/7/2020 after the Covid-19 pandemic started.
We are in New Jersey which is considered the epicenter of the pandemic.
It was the perfect recipe to tackle during the pandemic because it has certain steps, it takes a little time (the 5 hours or overnight for soaking the rice), and sometimes recipes that just take a little time to develop and come along can yield the best results.
Time at home is what we have a lot of now.
The warm, hot weather is here now and this drink is just perfect for that.
I imagine sipping this Horchata, sitting in the back yard this Summer.
Recipe Process Photos for Homemade Horchata
Here are process photos to help walk you through making this Homemade Horchata Recipe:
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Horchata
Yield:
7 cups
Prep Time:
5 hours
Cook Time:
1 minute
Total Time:
5 hours 1 minute
Horchata is an iced, sweet, rice-based (or coconut) milk drink native to Mexico. It has cinnamon and vanilla flavors infused in it and it’s so refreshing during warm weather!
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups long grain white rice
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated white sugar, organic, if possible
- ½ cup almonds, whole raw, optional
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract, organic, if possible
- 12 ounces (1 can) evaporated milk
- 1 ½ cups whole milk or substitute the same amount non-dairy/dairy-free milk like coconut milk
- 1 liter of water
- ground cinnamon, for sprinkling for serving
- ice, for serving
Instructions
- Wash the Rice: In a fine, mesh strainer, rinse the rice before soaking it to get out any impurities.
- Soak the Rice Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, add the rice, cinnamon and optional almonds, add water and make sure all ingredients are submerged. Stir to combine. Soak at least 5 hours or overnight in the refrigerator, covered.
- After Soaking: In a fine mesh strainer, strain the rice mixture.
- Blend: Add the strained rice mixture to your blender, add evaporated milk and blend until smooth.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the blended rice-milk mixture into a pitcher, add the sugar, vanilla and whole milk and water. Stir the mixture until it's combined. Make sure to stir before serving and serve chilled with ice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 7 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 392Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 246mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 5gSugar: 16gProtein: 12g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.
- Published: 11/7/2021
- Updated & republished: 7/5/2024
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