Best Ever Horchata

5 from 1 vote

Best Ever Horchata is a smooth and creamy cold drink that blends rice soaked in water and sweetened with cinnamon making this authentic Mexican drink rich and milky. A delicious sweet cinnamon flavored Mexican drink!

Prep Time3 30

Total Time3 30

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Horchata, horchata recipe

Servings: Cups

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked rice
6 cups water
2 cinnamon sticks
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup sugar

Instructions

Add 1 cup uncooked rice, 6 cups water, and 2 cinnamon sticks to the blender. Blend until the rice starts to break up, about 1 minute.
Allow the rice and water to stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours.
In a large pitcher, use a strainer to strain the rice mixture. Discard the rice.
Stir in 1 cup whole milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and ⅔ cup sugar. Chill before serving.

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