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Horchata in glasses with sprinkling of cinnamon powder
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Horchata

This deliciously creamy and refreshing Horchata is a Mexican agua fresca made with blended long-grain rice, condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar. Serve it in a tall glass filled with ice and garnished with cinnamon sticks for a refreshing drink!
Prep Time10 minutes
Soaking8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 354kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ground cinnamon to taste

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine rice, cinnamon stick, and 4 cups. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results.
  • In a blender, place soaked rice, cinnamon, and soaking water. Blend for about 2 to 3 minutes or until completely ground.
  • Using a fine mesh sieve, strain the liquid mixture into a large pitcher.
  • Add the remaining 4 cups water, evaporated milk, condensed milk, and sugar. Stir until well combined and sugar is dissolved.
  • Chill in the refrigerator. Serve over ice and sprinkle with ground cinnamon, if desired.

Notes

  • Soak the rice for at least 6 hours to soften it for easy blending.
  • If you have a high-powered blender, you can skip the soaking as the blender would be powerful enough to process the rice. Use hot water to help soften the grains.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth. This will remove any remaining rice grains for a smooth consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 0.4mg