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Easy Horchata Recipe

Perfect for summer barbecues or family gatherings, refreshing Horchata is a creamy and sweet rice-based beverage with a touch of cinnamon.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Latin American
Keyword: Easy Horchata Recipe, horchata, refreshing, Rice drink, sweetened rice drink
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Soaking time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 175kcal

Equipment

  • blender
  • Pitcher

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice washed
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 4 cups water
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk or milk of your choice
  • ice and ground cinnamon for serving

Instructions

  • Wash the rice and place it in a bowl. Cover with water (water lever should be an inch above the rice), and soak for at least 2 hours to overnight.
  • Drain the soaking water and place the rice in the blender along with 2 cups of water and one cinnamon stick. Blend until well combined. Strain the mixture into a large measuring cup or pitcher.
  • Pour the strained mixture into a pitcher and mix in the sugar, milk, and remaining two cups of water. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add ice and serve cold!

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 89mg | Sugar: 13g