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Horchata Recipe

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@ritosmexicanfood

Dec 26 2025

4h

Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Horchata in just 4h . Traditional Mexican drink made with rice, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Preparation

Preparation

1. Soak the Rice

In a bowl, combine the long-grain white rice and 2 cups of water. Allow it to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight. This helps soften the rice for blending.

2. Blend the Rice

After soaking, drain the rice and place it in a blender. Add the remaining 2 cups of water, 1 cup of milk, vanilla extract, and the cinnamon sticks. Blend until the mixture is smooth.

3. Strain the Mixture

Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the blended mixture into a large pitcher or bowl. Press down to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the leftover rice solids.

4. Add Sugar and Cinnamon

Stir in the sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt into the strained liquid. Adjust the sweetness to your taste, adding more sugar if desired.

5. Mix in Remaining Milk

Add the remaining 1 cup of milk to the mixture and stir well to combine. Refrigerate the horchata for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld.

6. Serve

Serve the horchata chilled over ice, and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top if desired.

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