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Hennessy Horchata

A creamy and indulgent twist on the classic Mexican horchata, infused with the rich notes of Hennessy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup milk or almond milk for a dairy-free option
  • 1/2 cup Hennessy
  • 1/4 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Optional: ice cubes for serving

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Large bowl or pitcher
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving glasses

Method
 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
  2. Soak the rinsed rice in a bowl with 4 cups of water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Blend the soaked rice and water in a blender on high until the rice is broken down and the mixture is slightly creamy.
  4. Strain the blended mixture into a large bowl or pitcher using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
  5. Add the milk, Hennessy, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon to the strained liquid and stir well.
  6. Refrigerate the horchata for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Serve the horchata in glasses over ice if desired.
  8. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top before serving.

Notes

For an even richer flavor, let the horchata sit in the fridge for a few hours before serving.