BEST Horchata Recipe
This Horchata is a creamy, cinnamon-kissed delight that’s perfect for any season, bringing the magic of a classic Mexican beverage to your glass. With our easy Horchata Drink Recipe, you’ll create a versatile, crowd-pleasing drink that’s as refreshing as it is flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
- 4 cups fresh water divided
- 2 cinnamon sticks lightly smashed
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
Blend Rice and Water
- In a high-speed blender, I pulse ½ cup rice with 2 cups water until finely ground, about 1 minute. I transfer to a large pitcher and repeat with the remaining ½ cup rice and 2 cups water.
Add Cinnamon Sticks
- I add 2 smashed cinnamon sticks to the rice-water mixture in the pitcher, stirring gently to combine.
Chill Mixture
- I cover the pitcher with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to infuse the cinnamon flavor.
Strain Mixture
- I pour the chilled mixture through a fine mesh sieve into another pitcher, discarding the rice solids and cinnamon sticks.
Mix Remaining Ingredients
- I stir in 1 cup whole milk, ½ cup sweetened condensed milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Serve Over Ice
- I pour the Horchata over ice-filled glasses, dusting each with a pinch of ground cinnamon for garnish, and serve immediately.