Description
This Classic Horchata is a delightful Mexican rice drink with an irresistible flavor. Simple to prepare and made with rice, cinnamon, and sweetened with maple syrup, it’s perfect for celebrations or a refreshing drink at any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 4 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cups milk, dairy or dairy-free milk
- ⅓ cup maple syrup, or other sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add rice, water, and cinnamon sticks to a high-powered blender and blend for 40 to 60 seconds until well-grounded.
- Pour the blended mixture into a large container, cover, and chill in the fridge for 8 to 12 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Strain the mixture through a nut-milk bag into a pitcher.
- Stir in milk, vanilla, and maple syrup, adjusting sweetness to taste.
- Serve over ice and garnish with freshly ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks.
Notes
For a stronger cinnamon flavor, let the mixture steep longer before straining.
Adjust sweetness to your preference by adding more or less maple syrup.
Can be made dairy-free by using almond milk or oat milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg