Traditional Mexican Horchata
Traditional dish · Mexican
A classic and refreshing Mexican beverage made from soaked rice, cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a hot day.
Rate this recipe
Choose 1 to 5 stars. Each recipe can be rated once.
No ratings yet.
Ingredients
- White rice1 cup
- Cinnamon sticks2
- Almonds1/2 cup
- Water6 cups
- Sugar3/4 cup
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Rinse the rice thoroughly.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice, cinnamon sticks, and almonds. Add 2 cups of water.
- 3
Cover the bowl and let it soak at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- 4
Transfer the soaked rice mixture to a blender. Blend until the rice is finely ground.
- 5
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- 6
Stir in the remaining 4 cups of water, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved.
- 7
Chill the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- 8
Serve over ice, optionally garnished with a cinnamon stick.
