Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsOjos Locos Sports Cantina - MesaAgua De Horchata Recipe

Agua De Horchata Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Soaking the Rice

    Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Place the rinsed rice in a bowl and add 2 cups of water. Allow the rice to soak for at least 3 hours, or overnight for best results.

  2. 2

    Blending Ingredients

    After the rice has soaked, drain and discard the soaking water. In a blender, combine the soaked rice, 2 cups of fresh water, and the cinnamon sticks. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and the rice is fully broken down, about 1-2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Straining the Mixture

    Place a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a large bowl and pour the blended mixture into it. Use a spatula to press down and extract as much liquid as possible, discarding the solids left in the strainer.

  4. 4

    Mixing Ingredients

    In the bowl containing the strained liquid, stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and sugar. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.

  5. 5

    Chilling and Serving

    Refrigerate the horchata for at least 30 minutes to chill. Serve in glasses over ice cubes and sprinkle with ground cinnamon on top for garnish.

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