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traditional horchata served in a clear glass with ice and topped with a pinch of ground cinnamon for garnish
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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Beverage, Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks
Cuisine: Hispanic, Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 213kcal

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

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