Jul 14 2026

Horchata Recipe

Time4h
Serves6

Sweet rice milk beverage

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Garnishes

Method

Preparation of Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse and Soak Rice

    Rinse the long grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Place the rinsed rice in a bowl, cover it with 2 cups of water, and let it soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Blend Rice

    After soaking, drain the rice and add it to a blender with the remaining 2 cups of water. Blend on high speed until the rice is completely broken down, about 1-2 minutes.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Strain Mixture

    Pour the blended rice mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pitcher or bowl to separate the liquid from the rice solids. Press or squeeze the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.

  2. 4

    Add Flavorings

    To the strained liquid, add the cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, and sugar. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.

  3. 5

    Mix in Milk

    Stir in the milk to the mixture and combine thoroughly. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

Serving

  1. 6

    Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate the horchata for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve chilled over ice cubes, if desired, and sprinkle with ground cinnamon for garnish.

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