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 time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1/2 cup sugar
- ground cinnamon to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine rice, cinnamon stick, and 4 cups. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results.
- 2
In a blender, place soaked rice, cinnamon, and soaking water. Blend for about 2 to 3 minutes or until completely ground.
- 3
Using a fine mesh sieve, strain the liquid mixture into a large pitcher.
- 4
Add the remaining 4 cups water, evaporated milk, condensed milk, and sugar. Stir until well combined and sugar is dissolved.
- 5
Chill in the refrigerator. Serve over ice and sprinkle with ground cinnamon, if desired.