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Authentic Mexican Horchata

A tall glass of creamy Horchata filled with ice and topped with cinnamon powder and two cinnamon sticks.
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A refreshing and creamy rice and cinnamon drink, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cups water, for soaking
  • 4 cups cold water, for blending
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water.
  2. In a blender, combine the rinsed rice, cinnamon sticks, and 4 cups of water. Let it soak for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  3. Pour the soaked rice mixture into a blender. Add the 4 cups of cold water and blend on high speed until the rice is finely ground.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher. Discard the solids.
  5. Stir in the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is dissolved.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
  7. Chill the horchata thoroughly before serving.
  8. Serve over ice.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, use almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk.
  • You can add a few blanched almonds to the soaking mixture for an almond horchata variation.
  • Store leftover horchata in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Shake well before serving.
  • For a smoother texture, you can blend the mixture a second time after straining.

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