The Best Horchata

Name: The Best Horchata
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 195 min
Ingredients: 2 quarts hot water; 0.5 cup white sugar; 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 cup long grain rice; 1 cup milk; ice cubes, for serving

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Horchata is a Mexican drink that's very refreshing on a hot day. I got this recipe a couple of years ago from a Mexican coworker, and it is the best horchata I've had!

Recipe by Lindsay W

Updated on March 20, 2023

close up view of Horchata with coffee in a glass and Horchata in a pitcher

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs

Total Time:

3 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

2 quarts

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Ingredients

2 quarts hot water
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup long grain rice
1 cup milk
ice cubes, for serving

Directions

Pour sugar, cinnamon, and rice into hot water; stir until sugar dissolves. Cover, and let stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours, but preferably overnight.
Stir in milk, then puree with a hand blender, or in batches in a standing blender until the rice resembles fine sand. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth, or through a very fine strainer. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

91	Calories
1g	Fat
20g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 91
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 25mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 52mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.