Drinks
Traditional Mexican Horchata
| Level: Easy |
Total Time: 4 hours |
Yield: 6 servings |
This is a delicious and refreshing classic Mexican horchata. Its easily mixed from common pantry ingredients, and makes a refreshing, creamy drink that’s perfect for any occasion. Its mildly sweet with warm spices, and especially satisfying on hot days or whenever you’re craving something cool and comforting. Horchata also makes a wonderful dessert drink, and goes well with spicy foods or on its own as a sweet treat. Simple, traditional, and delicious!
Traditional Mexican Horchata
Print RecipeServings: 6
Calories: 170kcal
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Uncooked White Rice
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1 can Evaporated Milk 12 ounces
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 12 ounces
- 8 cups Warm Water divided
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Ground Allspice
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla
- Sugar To Taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a colander under cold water. Transfer the rice to a bowl and add the cinnamon sticks and 4 cups of water. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
- After soaking, remove the cinnamon sticks (a few small pieces can remain). Blend the rice and soaking liquid in two batches, using half of the mixture each time and including some cinnamon. Blend for about 4 minutes, until very smooth and watery.
- Strain the blended mixture through a very fine strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing the solids with a spoon or spatula to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Stir in the canned milks, vanilla, allspice, and the remaining 4 cups of water. Mix well until fully combined.
- Taste and adjust with sugar or additional water as needed.
- Chill, stir well, and serve over ice. Enjoy!
Notes
- I was inspired by MuyDelish on her Traditional Mexican Horchata. my wife personally like a little bit of allspice to this because it ties in the cinnamon and vanilla flavors together.