Horchata Made Easy

Horchata (cinnamon rice milk) has been a favorite addition to the many Mexican meals I've had in the Bay Area. It's lightly sweet and refreshing. This is a much easier recipe than the traditional method which requires up to 3 hours to make.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 154 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 cup water
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 quarts rice milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat water, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until sugar is dissolved, whisking occasionally, about 5 minutes. Allow mixture to cool for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Pour rice milk into a large pitcher.

Step 3

Stir sugar water into rice milk. Serve chilled or over ice.