Horchata
Horchata is a refreshing, creamy drink that’s a staple in Mexican kitchens. A cool, silky beverage with a hint of spice that’s perfect for sipping on a hot day—or any day, really!
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 canela, (Mexican cinnamon)
- 6 cups water
- 12 oz evaporated milk , (1 can)
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, (1 can)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- To taste sugar
- Ground cinnamon, garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold water. Drain and transfer to a deep, heatproof container.
- Break the cinnamon stick (canela) into pieces, add to the rice, and pour in 2 cups of boiling water. Cover and soak for 4 hours or overnight.
- Add evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, vanilla extract, and 4 cups of water. Whisk until smooth and the condensed milk has completely dissolved.
- Taste and adjust sugar if you’d like it sweeter.
- Pour over ice in glasses, then dust each with a pinch of ground cinnamon for that perfect finishing touch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1DrinkCalories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 124mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 287mgIron: 0.4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and intended as an approximation only.