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Horchata de Arroz

A refreshing Mexican beverage made from rice, cinnamon, and vanilla.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 5 cups water divided
  • 1 cup milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Strainer or cheesecloth
  • Large bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Pitcher for serving

Method
 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
  2. Soak the rinsed rice in a bowl with 2 cups of water for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  3. After soaking, drain the rice and blend it with the remaining 3 cups of water until finely ground.
  4. Strain the blended mixture into a large bowl using a strainer or cheesecloth.
  5. Add sugar, ground cinnamon, milk, and vanilla extract to the strained liquid and stir until sugar dissolves.
  6. Transfer the horchata to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Serve the horchata over ice in a glass and enjoy.

Notes

Adjust sweetness and enjoy it as a drink or over ice cream.