Horchata
A milky, refreshing rice drink flavored with cinnamon hailing from those culinary geniuses of Mexico. This drink has always been my favorite summer refresher. It is creamy, comforting, and cool.
- Preparing Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Served Person: 6
vegetarian
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
red meat free
shellfish free
contains dairy
pescatarian
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cups coconut water i prefer vita coco 100% pure
- dash ground cinnamon for sprinkling on top
- Carbohydrate 36.1952448889849 g
- Cholesterol 7.6275 mg
- Fat 4.24627964711056 g
- Fiber 2.78285346533601 g
- Protein 4.23681384717778 g
- Saturated Fat 2.06220616057872 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (219g)
- Sodium 102.595715974399 mg
- Sugar 33.4123914236489 g
- Trans Fat 0.448360996058988 g
- Calories 204 calories
Oh my goodness, this Horchata recipe is a lifesaver! As a busy working mom, I'm always on the lookout for quick and easy ways to cool down on those scorching summer days. This drink has become my go-to treat, and it's so simple to make.
The combination of creamy rice, fragrant cinnamon, and refreshing coconut water is like a taste of paradise in every sip. I love the fact that I can whip it up in just a few hours, so no more waiting overnight for my summer fix. My kids adore it too, and I feel good about giving them a treat that's both delicious and nutritious.
Step-by-step
- Place the rice in a bowl, cover with hot water.
- Roughly break the cinnamon stick into pieces and add to the rice mix.
- Let it all sit and rest anywhere from 4 to 8 hours outside of the refrigerator.
- Place half of the rice mixture in the blender with the coconut water and vanilla and blend until smooth, strain into a pitcher or container.
- Place the other half of the rice mixture in the blender with the milk and the sugar, blend on high speed until smooth and strain into the same pitcher or container.
- Stir well and serve over ice cubes, or place in the refrigerator until it is cold.
- Serve with more ice cubers to your liking and sprinkle some ground cinnamon on top because cinnamon is delicious and makes us happy.
