Description

Savor the delightful taste of Classic Horchata with its creamy texture and the perfect blend of rice and cinnamon. This easy-to-make drink will make your Cinco de Mayo festivities special, providing a wonderfully refreshing option that’s hard to resist.

Ingredients

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1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
4 cups water
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cups milk, dairy or dairy-free milk
⅓ cup maple syrup, or other sweetener
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Combine the rice, water, and cinnamon sticks in a high-powered blender and blend for 40 to 60 seconds until ground.
Transfer the mixture into a large container, cover, and chill in the fridge for 8 to 12 hours or overnight.
Strain the mixture using a nut-milk bag into a pitcher.
Add the milk, vanilla, and maple syrup. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Serve the horchata over ice, garnished with freshly ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks.

Notes

Chilling the mixture overnight enhances the flavor of the horchata.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
This drink can be served with or without ice.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 130
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 25mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 10mg