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Recipe Index » Recipes » Traditional Horchata Recipe

Traditional Horchata Recipe

Published by Meaghan on February 26, 2021 | last updated on February 25, 2021.

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This traditional horchata recipe makes a creamy, sweet drink with a hint of cinnamon flavor. You’ll love sipping on this drink after a spicy Mexican dinner or anytime we want a smooth creamy drink.

traditional horchata served in a clear glass with ice and topped with a pinch of ground cinnamon for garnish

Our neighbor shared this recipe with our family and we cannot get enough of it.

My husband hasn’t been able to get enough of it ever since his very first sip!

It is creamy, sweet, and has just the slightest hint of cinnamon that I know you will love.

What is Horchata?

traditional horchata served in a clear glass with ice and topped with a pinch of ground cinnamon for garnish

Horchata is a delicious, creamy drink that originally comes from Spain.

The Spanish used water, sweetener, and ground tiger nuts to create a plant-based drink that tasted similar to rice pudding.

Their version of the drink is called horchata de cufa.

Mexico has it’s own version of horchata.

Their version is the one most Americans are used to.

It uses milk, cinnamon, and rice to create a slightly more milky, rice drink.

Many different cultures make their own version of horchata.

They just use different plant based ingredients to put their own spin on it.

The recipe I am sharing comes from one of my Hispanic neighbors and is a traditional recipe they use to make horchata.

Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make horchata:

traditional horchata served in a clear glass with ice and topped with a pinch of ground cinnamon for garnish

  • Long grain rice – Make sure you rinse it well to remove any extra debris.
  • Water
  • Ground cinnamon – Cinnamon gives the drink it’s traditional flavor.
  • Milk – I use whole milk for the best results, but 2% could also work.
  • Maple syrup – If you prefer, you can use honey or another sweetener liquid of your choice.
  • Vanilla extract – This provides a nice, mellow flavor.

How to make

Horchata is super easy to make. Here’s what to do.

First, add the rice, water, and cinnamon into a high-speed blender and blend for about one minute or until the rice is well ground.

Next, pour the mixture into a large container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

If you can, let it rest overnight so the flavors really absorb into the drink.

authentic Mexican horchata being poured over ice in a clear glass

Once it has soaked, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag.

A sieve worked just fine for me since most people don’t have a nut milk bag laying around.

When it is strained, stir in milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

You can taste it and add more sweetener if desired.

Finally, serve over ice and garnish with ground cinnamon.

Serving and storing

Horchata is best served cold.

You can store the milk in an air tight container for about 3 to 5 days in the fridge.

The longer it initially sits, the better the flavors will come together.

traditional horchata served in a clear glass with ice and topped with a pinch of ground cinnamon for garnish

Tips and tricks

  • You can use either ground cinnamon, 1 or 2 cinnamon sticks, or a combination of both to add the cinnamon flavor.
  • I prefer using maple syrup or honey, it is easy to mix into the drink for sweetness.
  • For an even smoother drink, you can soak your rice for 15 minutes to an hour in cool water before blending.

Other Drink Recipes You May Like

Ever since my family first tried this traditional horchata recipe, we have been hooked.

It’s a smooth, sweet drink that you will surely love the flavor of.

Looking for other drink recipes?

Try these:

  • Tropical Sangria
  • Aguas Frescas
  • Dalgona Coffee Cocktail

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traditional horchata served in a clear glass with ice and topped with a pinch of ground cinnamon for garnish

Traditional Horchata Recipe

This traditional horchata recipe makes a creamy, sweet drink with a hint of cinnamon flavor. You'll love sipping on this drink after a spicy Mexican dinner or anytime we want a smooth creamy drink.
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Course: Beverage, Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks
Cuisine: Hispanic, Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice- rinsed
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey or any other sweetened of choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Add the rice, water, and cinnamon into a high-speed blender and blend for about 1 minute until he rice is ground.
  • Pour the mixture into a large container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to overnight.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag (a sieve worked just fine for me if you do not have a nut milk bag lying around)
  • Stir in milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add more sweetener if desired.
  • Serve over ice and garnish with ground cinnamon

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 1mg
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