Description
Horchata de arroz is a traditional Mexican beverage that offers a creamy, sweet, and cinnamon-infused delight in every sip. Perfect for warm days or festive gatherings, this refreshing drink evokes memories of family celebrations and sunny afternoons. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, horchata de arroz is a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Let’s dive into making this delicious treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups water (divided)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup milk or plant-based milk
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak it in 2 cups of water with the cinnamon sticks for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Discard the cinnamon sticks and blend the soaked rice with an additional 2 cups of fresh water until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher.
- Stir in the sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving over ice with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Drinking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg