Summary:

Horchata is a deliciously creamy Mexican rice milk with blended cinnamon, vanilla, and sweetener. It's the perfect refreshing beverage to enjoy on a hot summer day.

Horchata

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Prep: 15

Chill: 12

Yield: 5 servings

INGREDIENTS

Soaking Rice:

▢ 2 cups uncooked white rice
▢ 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
▢ 2 cups hot water

Added Last:

▢ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
▢ 2 tablespoons white sugar (Note 1)
▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
▢ 3 cups cold water

INSTRUCTIONS

Soak Rice: Blend rice and cinnamon until powdered (Note 2). Add hot water to blender on top of rice powder, and blend again. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Strain: Blend chilled mixture, then strain a few times until liquid runs clean (Note 3).
Add Remaining Ingredients: Combine strained mixture with vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and cold water in large pitcher (Note 4). Shake well.
Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for a few hours to chill drink prior to serving. Serve over ice cubes (Note 5).

NUTRITION

Makes 5 Servings (Note 6)

Amount Per Serving (8 oz drink):

Calories 90 (1% from fat)
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 0mg	0%
Net Carb 20g
Total Carb 20.5g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	2%
Sugars 5g
Protein 1g

Vitamin A 0% · Vitamin C 0% · Calcium 1% · Iron 5%

PHOTOS

NOTES & TIPS

(1) Sugar. This can be substituted with honey or your favorite sweetener. Replacement with a zero-calorie and zero-carb sweetener like swerve results in about 75 calories and 15 grams of net carbs per serving.

(2) Blender. I use a small personal blender like the Nutribullet. Verify that your blender is safe for use with hot liquids.

(3) Straining. I typically strain twice: first using a wire mesh strainer, and second using cheese cloth or a nut milk bag. You may need a third strain to remove remaining particles.

(4) Pitcher. I use a 2-quart Takeya iced tea pitcher. Any large container with tight-fitting lid will work.

(5) Serving. Enjoy horchata as a refreshing chilled beverage on a hot summer day. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If making ahead of time, note that separation is normal so shake it up just prior to serving.

(6) Nutrition. The provided calculation assumes that 25% of the white rice’s nutritional value is retained after straining.