The Best Horchata

Horchata is a creamy Mexican drink made with rice, milk, and cinnamon. Serve over ice for a refreshing treat on a hot summer's day!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 91 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.