Horchata Recipe

Escape to Mexico with this refreshing homemade Horchata recipe! This creamy, subtly sweet rice milk beverage is perfect for a hot day or any occasion. Learn how to make authentic Horchata from scratch with our easy-to-follow instructions and achieve that perfect balance of cinnamon, rice, and sweetness.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 1440 mins
Calories 451.2 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Horchata

  • Long Grain White Rice
  • 1/2 cup blanched almonds
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 6-8 cups water (adjust for desired consistency)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Horchata

  1. Rinse 1 cup of white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a spice grinder, finely grind the rinsed rice.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the ground rice, 1/2 cup blanched almonds, and 2 cinnamon sticks.
  4. Add 3 1/2 cups of water to the bowl, stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 6 hours).
  5. Blend the rice mixture until completely smooth using a high-speed blender. This may require stopping and scraping down the sides a few times.
  6. Add 2 1/2 cups of water to the blender and blend again until well combined.
  7. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar (or to taste) and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend briefly to combine.
  8. Strain the horchata through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth lined strainer into a large bowl. This removes any remaining rice particles for a smoother texture.
  9. Add up to 2 cups of additional water to adjust the consistency to your liking. It should be milky but not thick.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled over ice and garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

75g

Fat

9g

Carbs

17g

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