Mexican Drinks
Creamy, refreshing Mexican horchata made with cinnamon-spiced rice milk. Perfect for warm days or pairing with spicy meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus soaking)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cinnamon sticks
4 cups water (for soaking)
4 cups water (for blending)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Rinse rice, then soak with cinnamon sticks in 4 cups water overnight.
2. Blend soaked rice, cinnamon, and water until smooth.
3. Strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth.
4. Add remaining 4 cups water, sugar, and vanilla.
5. Stir well and chill.
6. Serve over ice.
Notes
Soak the rice overnight for best flavor.
Strain twice for extra smooth texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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