Horchata is a classic Mexican beverage known for its refreshing taste and creamy texture. It's a perfect drink to cool down on a hot day or to enjoy as a delicious treat anytime. With just a handful of ingredients, you can easily make your own homemade horchata.
This recipe for horchata combines the exquisite flavors of rice, sweetened condensed milk, milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of sweetness, resulting in a drink that will leave you craving more.
This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the steps of soaking the rice, blending it with the perfect balance of cinnamon and other ingredients, and straining it to achieve a luxuriously smooth and velvety consistency.
We are confident that you'll fall in love with this horchata recipe, just like our family has!
Over the years, horchata has become a staple in our household. The luscious creaminess, combined with the comforting aroma of cinnamon, creates an irresistible concoction that will surely become a favorite among all ages.
How to Make Horchata
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
In a blender, add 1 cup of white rice. Blend the rice on high speed until it is ground. Add the cinnamon sticks and 2 cups of hot water to the blender.
Cover the blender and let the mixture soak on your counter overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the rice to hydrate and soften. Once the soaking time is complete, blend the rice mixture again at high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy.
Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Lay a cheesecloth over the strainer, ensuring it covers the entire surface area.
Pour the rice mixture into the cheesecloth-covered strainer, allowing it to strain into the pitcher. Discard any residue left in the strainer.
Add 6 cups of cold filtered water to the pitcher. Pour in the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture vigorously until everything is well combined and smooth.
Taste the horchata and adjust the sweetness by adding sugar if necessary. Place the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let it chill and allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the horchata a good stir to ensure it is well-mixed. Serve it over lots of ice to keep it refreshingly cold.
👀👉Note: Keep it at room temperature for no more than 30 minutes.
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Recipe
Easy Horchata
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice dry and uncooked
- 2 small cinnamon stick
- 1 (14 oz) can full fat Sweetened condensed milk or ½ cup of sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups hot water
- 6 cups cold filter water
- 1 (12oz) can full fat evaporated milk or whole milk (you can use almond milk or rice milk as a dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract , optional but highly recommended
Instructions
- In a blender, add 1 cup of white rice. Blend the rice on high speed until it is ground. Add the cinnamon sticks and 2 cups of hot water to the blender. Cover the blender and let the mixture soak on your counter overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the rice to hydrate and soften. Once the soaking time is complete, blend the rice mixture again at high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy.
- Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Lay a cheesecloth over the strainer, ensuring it covers the entire surface area.
- Pour the rice mixture into the cheesecloth-covered strainer, allowing it to strain into the pitcher. Discard any residue left in the strainer.
- Add 6 cups of cold filtered water to the pitcher. Pour in the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture vigorously until everything is well combined and smooth. Taste the horchata and adjust the sweetness by adding sugar if necessary. Place the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let it chill and allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, give the horchata a good stir to ensure it is well-mixed. Serve the horchata over lots of ice to keep it refreshingly cold.
- 👀👉Note: Keep horchata at room temperature for no more than 30 minutes.
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
