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Horchata Recipe

Rich and creamy, this homemade horchata recipe is perfect to enjoy during Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Simple to make and delicious to sip!
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 people
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • High Powered Blender

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups dry long-grain white rice
  • ½ cup raw almonds
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 5½ cups water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2¼ cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add the rice, almonds, cinnamon, and water to a high-powered blender. Blend for 5 minutes or until the rice and almonds are pulverized. You may need to stop in between to prevent the blender from overheating.
    1¾ cups dry long-grain white rice, ½ cup raw almonds, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 5½ cups water
  • Add the sugar, milk, and vanilla and blend again for 2 more minutes.
    ½ cup granulated sugar, 2¼ cups milk, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Cover and chill for 8 hours.
  • Strain the horchata through a fine mesh sieve. Serve over ice and sprinkle with extra cinnamon on top.

Notes

Yield: This recipe yields approx. 12 cups of horchata. A serving is 2 cups.
  • The chilling time is super important. Is what gives the rice enough time to release some of its milky flavors into the horchata.
  • This is a drink to serve chilled and it’s best enjoyed with a straw.
Storage: Store homemade horchata in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 1mg