Horchata Recipe
This horchata recipe is a refreshing, cinnamon-flavored Mexican drink filled with flavor! It's festive and perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice uncooked
- 4 cups water divided
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cups 2 % milk
- 1 (12oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons Castilla, optional (secret ingredient)
Instructions
- Add rice to a colander and rinse.
- Add uncooked rice, 2 cups water, and cinnamon sticks to a bowl and let soak in the fridge for 8-12 hours.
- Add this mixture to your blender, along with remaining water. Blend for 2-4 minutes. Pour through a cheesecloth to get rid of all chunks (you may need to pour it through twice).
- Add this to a pitcher, along with milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, sugar and castilla. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Strain through cheesecloth one more time before serving, if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 0.4mg