Homemade Mexican Horchata
This rich and creamy Homemade Mexican Horchata is decadent and delicious. You're going to love the combination of flavors in the authentic chilled beverage.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 346kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cups blanched almonds
- 1 large cinnamon stick more for garnish and serving
- 1½ teaspoons fresh lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1-2 cups cold water
- lime wedges for garnish optional
Instructions
- -Place the uncooked rice in a high-speed blender or food processor and process until very fine. *Note - the time this takes will depend on the appliance you're using. Be patient and keep blending.
- -Place the rice powder in a large bowl along with the almonds, cinnamon, lime zest, and vanilla.
- -Pour the boiling water into the bowl and stir well.
- -Allow the mixture to come to room temperature, cover, and let it sit for approximately 6-7 hours on the kitchen counter.
- -Discard the cinnamon stick and transfer the rice mixture into a blender. Cover and blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth.
- -Add the sugar and process until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- -Place a strainer over a pitcher and pour the horchata through the strainer and into the pitcher.
- -Stir in the water and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
- -Pour over ice to serve.
- -Garnish with a cinnamon stick, lime wedges (if desired) before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg