Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsMoliendo CafeHorchata Recipe

Horchata Recipe

Inspired by Moliendo Cafe
Time20m
Serves4

Sweet rice milk drink with cinnamon

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Ingredients

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Horchata Ingredients

Method

Horchata Directions

  1. 1

    Soak the Rice

    Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Place the rinsed rice in a bowl with 2 cups of water and let it soak for at least 3 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Blend the Mixture

    After soaking, drain the rice and add it to a blender with the remaining 2 cups of water and the cinnamon sticks. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and the rice is finely ground.

  3. 3

    Strain the Mixture

    Pour 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. Discard the solids.

  4. 4

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Stir in the milk (or almond milk), sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the strained liquid. Adjust sweetness to taste.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the horchata over ice if desired. Stir well before serving.

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