Horchata is a creamy, cinnamon-infused beverage made by blending soaked rice with water and sweetened with sugar and vanilla. Strained to a silky texture and chilled until cold, it offers a refreshing, subtly spiced flavor. Perfect for hot days or to accompany spicy dishes, this make-ahead drink is both easy and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
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1
cup
rice, rinsed
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2
cup
water
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1
cinnamon
stick
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4
cup
milk
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0.50
cup
sugar
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1
tsp
vanilla extract
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0.25
tsp
ground cinnamon
Steps
- Rinse rice until water runs clear, then combine with water and cinnamon stick in a bowl; soak 4 hours or overnight.
- Transfer rice mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, discarding solids.
- Stir in milk, sugar, and vanilla until sugar dissolves.
- Refrigerate until cold, about 240 minutes.
- Serve over ice and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.