Chiquita Recipe

Mocktails

1. 1

   Prepare the Rice

   Rinse the long grain white rice under cold water to remove excess starch. This helps to ensure a smoother texture in your horchata.

2. 2

   Soak the Rice

   In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice and 4 cups of water. Let it soak for at least 4 hours or overnight to soften the rice.

3. 3

   Blend the Mixture

   After soaking, drain the rice and add it to a blender along with the 4 cups of fresh water. Blend on high until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.

4. 4

   Strain the Horchata

   Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, pour the blended mixture into a large bowl or pitcher. This will separate the liquid from the rice solids. Use a spatula to press down and extract as much liquid as possible.

5. 5

   Add Sweetness and Flavor

   To the strained liquid, add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

6. 6

   Chill the Horchata

   Refrigerate the horchata for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld together.

7. 7

   Serve with Ice

   To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the chilled horchata over the ice. Grate fresh nutmeg on top to taste, and sprinkle a small pinch of ground cinnamon for garnish.