Authentic Mexican Horchata
Cinnamon, vanilla, almonds and rice make this refreshing authentic Mexican drink.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- ½ cup raw almonds*
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 Mexican cinnamon stick
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cups water divided: 3 +1
Instructions
- Place the rice, almonds and cinnamon stick in 3 cups of water in a glass bowl. Cover with a cloth and soak for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
- Pour rice mix into a blend and puree until smooth. Strain into a pitcher using a fine mesh or cheese cloth. You might need to strain a couple of times to remove the majority of the solids from the horchata.
- Stir in the milks, vanilla and remaining cup of water. Taste and adjust to taste with more sugar and water if needed.
- Chill until cold and serve as is or over ice.
Notes
*If you don't like almonds or have a nut allergy, leave out the almonds.
