Description
Cool off this summer with a delightful glass of homemade horchata. This creamy, refreshing drink is perfect for hot days and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups water (for soaking)
- 1 stick ground cinnamon or 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soak the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Combine it with 4 cups of water and add the cinnamon stick. Cover and soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Blend It Up: Drain the soaked rice mixture while keeping the cinnamon stick intact. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth, achieving a creamy texture.
- Strain for Perfection: Using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the blended mixture into a bowl or pitcher, pressing to extract all liquid.
- Sweeten It Up: Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Chill Out: Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to enjoy it cold.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour over ice in tall glasses, sprinkle with ground cinnamon, and savor your refreshing horchata!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (240ml)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg