Horchata Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Soak the Rice and Almonds

   In a bowl, combine the long-grain white rice and almonds. Cover with water and let soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.

2. 2

   Blend the Mixture

   After soaking, drain the rice and almonds. In a blender, combine the soaked rice, almonds, cinnamon stick, and 2 cups of fresh water. Blend until the mixture is smooth.

3. 3

   Strain the Mixture

   Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher. Press down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.

4. 4

   Add Remaining Ingredients

   To the strained liquid, add the remaining 2 cups of water, milk (or non-dairy milk), sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.

5. 5

   Serve

   Chill the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve over ice and enjoy!