by Amy | Apr 30, 2020 | Beverages | 11 comments
Authentic Homemade Mexican Horchata is a very refreshing drink, and just in time to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Horchata also has some cinnamon which is great for helping build your immune system. Why not celebrate by yourself, or with whoever you live with. It’s time to celebrate life and enjoy what we have.
What Ingredients Do I Need For Authentic Homemade Mexican Horchata?
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this drink (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Long grain rice
- Sugar
- Cinnamon sticks
- Whole milk or high fat almond milk
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
How Do I Make Authentic Homemade Mexican Horchata?
Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this drink (scroll down for the full recipe):
- In the blender, place 2 cups of water and the rice, blend for 30 seconds.
- In a large bowl, combine the rest of the water, the rice mixture, sugar, and the cinnamon sticks, and stir well.
- Allow this mixture to soak for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
- Stir in the milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks.
- Strain the mixture through a fine strainer or cheese clothe or other clothe that will allow the liquid to run through.
- Then you can stir it well and place in the refrigerator to chill, or add the mixture to ice.
What is Horchata?
- Horchata is Mexico’s famous cinnamon-infused rice water drink.
Can I Make Authentic Homemade Mexican Horchata, Dairy Free?
- You can make Horchata without milk.
- Use almond milk for the whole milk, per the instructions.
Tips and Tricks for the Best Authentic Homemade Mexican Horchata:
- Use a blender to get more flavor from the rice and cinnamon.
- Use whole cinnamon sticks for the best flavor.
- Allow ample time to soak, allowing for the flavors of the rice and cinnamon to be absorbed into the water.
- Make sure that you strain your mixture well, to prevent having a gritty drink.
- Horchata is best served well chilled over ice.
More Mexican Food Ideas:
Slow Cooker Enchiladas
Cheesy Mexican Casserole
Street Chicken Tacos
Guacamole
Chunky Salsa
Fried Ice Cream Bars
Churro Cupcakes
Yield: 8 people
Authentic Homemade Mexican Horchata, just in time for Cinco De Mayo. This easy recipe is so delicious, with just the right amount of cinnamon.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 4 cups hot water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 1/2 cup whole milk or high fat almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or more to your taste
Instructions
- In the blender, place 2 cups of water and the rice, blend for 30 seconds.
- In a large bowl combine the rest of the water, the rice mixture, sugar and the cinnamon sticks, and stir well.
- Allow them to soak for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Stir in the milk, vanilla and cinnamon.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks.
- Strain the mixture through a fine strainer or cheese clothe or other clothe that will allow the liquid to run through.
- Then you can stir it well and place in the refrigerator to chill, or add the mixture to ice.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1
Amount Per ServingCalories 112Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 5mgSodium 26mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 1gSugar 16gProtein 2g
Chas Greeneron May 1, 2020 at 12:30 pm
This sounds really good, we’ll have to give it a try.
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Amyon May 2, 2020 at 11:28 pm
It is such a fun drink for Cinco de Mayo or anytime!
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Kelly @ Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treatson May 2, 2020 at 11:57 am
Perfect for Cinco de Mayo!! Sounds like a yummy treat. Plus homemade is always delicious 😉
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Amyon May 2, 2020 at 11:31 pm
Homemade is so much better! This Horchata is really good! Thank you for coming by.
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Alyceon January 5, 2022 at 4:39 pm
May be a dumb question, but do you cook the rice first for horchata?
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Amyon January 6, 2022 at 12:22 pm
Great question! No, you do not cook it first. Enjoy:)
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Stephon January 13, 2022 at 9:15 pm
Can I use min rice? I have like four boxes and don’t want to buy more rice if I don’t need to
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Amyon January 14, 2022 at 1:45 pm
I have never used it before, but what if you tried to 1/2 the recipe. That way you won’t be wasting as many ingredients if you don’t care for it. I don’t know why it wouldn’t work! What I would do, is prepare the rice as directed on the package then let it cool completely. Then follow the rest of the recipe! Best of luck.
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Sandraon February 20, 2022 at 12:30 pm
Do I refrigerate this while it is soaking up the flavor?
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Amyon February 20, 2022 at 8:44 pm
Yes, I do set it in the refrigerator. I like to chill it then serve it over ice.
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