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Best Ever Horchata

Best Ever Horchata is a smooth and creamy cold drink that blends rice soaked in water and sweetened with cinnamon making this authentic Mexican drink rich and milky. A delicious sweet cinnamon flavored Mexican drink! 
Prep Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Horchata, horchata recipe
Servings: 6 Cups
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup sugar

Instructions

  • Add 1 cup uncooked rice, 6 cups water, and 2 cinnamon sticks to the blender. Blend until the rice starts to break up, about 1 minute.
  • Allow the rice and water to stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours.
  • In a large pitcher, use a strainer to strain the rice mixture. Discard the rice.
  • Stir in 1 cup whole milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and ⅔ cup sugar. Chill before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg

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