Perfect Strawberry Horchata

The refreshing and delicious homemade Strawberry horchata recipe is a perfect combination of traditional horchata and strawberry smoothie. It is also easy and quick to prepare.

Soaking the rice overnight is not required. To vary slightly from the Agua de Horchata, I added fresh strawberries. I like to sweeten with condensed milk or regular sugar, but if you prefer a healthier option, use stevia or your favorite sweetener.

How to Make Strawberry Horchata

Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.

Add two cups of hot water and the rice and cinnamon stick in a blender. Let it soak for  30 to 60 minutes (this will allow the rice to hydrate and soften). After soaking, blend the rice mixture at high speed until completely pulverized and the mixture is smooth.

Add the fresh strawberries and blend until smooth and completely liquified. Strain the Rice and strawberry mixture into a large pitcher (discard any residue in the strainer).

Add 6 cups of cold filter water, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla, and stir until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust sugar if necessary. Refrigerate or serve the Strawberry Horchata with lots of ice cubes. Enjoy!

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Easy Strawberry Horchata

by Camila Benitez

Refreshing and delicious homemade Strawberry horchata recipe that's a perfect combination of traditional horchata and strawberry smoothie. It is also easy and quick to prepare. It is not required to soak the rice overnight. To vary slightly to the Agua de Horchata, I added fresh strawberries.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 10

Calories 101 kcal

Equipment

• Blender
• Strainer
• Measuring cups

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 227 g (1 cup)raw white rice
• ▢ 454 g strawberries (Cut off the stem and the hull of each strawberry with a paring knife).
• ▢ 1 small cinnamon stick
• ▢ 1 can (14 oz) full fat Sweetened condensed milk
• ▢ 2 cups hot water
• ▢ 6 cups of cold filter water
• ▢ 1 can (12oz) full fat evaporated milk or whole milk
• ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ▢ sugar to taste

Instructions

 

• In a blender, add two cups of hot water along with the rice and cinnamon stick. Let it soak for  30 to 60 minutes (this will allow the rice to hydrate and soften). After soaking, blend the rice mixture at high speed until completely pulverized and the mixture is smooth. Add the fresh strawberries, and blend until smooth and completely liquified.
• Strain the Rice and strawberry mixture into a large pitcher (discard any residue in the strainer). Add 6 cups of cold filter water, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla, and stir until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust sugar if necessary. Refrigerate or serve the Strawberry Horchata with lots of ice cubes. Enjoy!

Notes

How to Store

To store strawberry horchata, pour the mixture into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. It's important to note that the horchata tends to have solids settle at the bottom of the pitcher, so always stir before serving.

Make-Ahead

You can make strawberry horchata ahead of time, but it's important to note that the mixture tends to separate over time. To avoid this, store the rice mixture and the liquid mixture separately and combine them right before serving. You can make the rice mixture by blending the rice, hot water, and cinnamon stick and storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can also blend the strawberries and store them in a separate container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

When ready to serve, strain the rice mixture into a large pitcher and add the cold water, condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, and sugar to taste. Add the blended strawberries and stir until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve. It's important to note that the longer the horchata sits, the more the rice sediment will settle to the bottom of the pitcher, so always stir before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Easy Strawberry Horchata

Amount per Serving

Calories

101

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

0.5

g

1

%

Saturated Fat

 

0.1

g

1

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

0.2

g

Sodium

 

11

mg

0

%

Potassium

 

98

mg

3

%

Carbohydrates

 

22

g

7

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

2

g

2

%

Protein

 

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

 

6

IU

0

%

Vitamin C

 

27

mg

33

%

Calcium

 

23

mg

2

%

Iron

 

0.4

mg

2

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using standard data sources. Actual values may vary based on ingredient brands, preparation methods, and portion sizes. This information is for general reference only and should not be considered a substitute for professional dietary advice.