Drinks

Creamy Horchata

Name: Creamy Horchata
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Drinks
Ingredients: 1/2 cup long-grain white rice; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 1/2 cups hot water; 2 cups cold water; 1 cup milk; 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for serving; 1 cup ice

A chilled Mexican rice drink blended with cinnamon, vanilla, and a touch of milk for a smooth, creamy finish. It is lightly sweet, fragrant, and best served over plenty of ice.

15 minsPrep

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280 kcal per serving7g protein 49g carbs 7g fat

Watch it madeJose.elcook · 1:34

Ingredients

long-grain white rice1/2 cup
cinnamon stick1
hot water1 1/2 cups
cold water2 cups
milk1 cup
sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup
granulated sugar2 tablespoons
vanilla extract1 teaspoon
ground cinnamon, for serving1/4 teaspoon
ice1 cup

Method

Rinse the rice, then place it in a bowl with the cinnamon stick and hot water. Cover and let it soak for at least 4 hours, or overnight for a fuller flavor.
Transfer the soaked rice and cinnamon with all the soaking liquid to a blender. Add the cold water and blend until very smooth.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing well to extract the liquid.
Stir in the milk, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and vanilla until the horchata is evenly creamy and sweet.
Chill well, then serve over ice in glasses. Finish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon.