Description
This Classic Horchata offers a rich and creamy goodness from rice and cinnamon, making it a must-try for your Cinco de Mayo celebration. With easy prep and delicious flavors, it’s a homemade treat everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 4 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cups milk, dairy or dairy-free milk
- â…“ cup maple syrup, or other sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a high-powered blender, combine rice, water, and cinnamon sticks. Blend for about 40 to 60 seconds until the mixture is well-grounded.
- Transfer the mixture into a large container and cover. Let it chill in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours or overnight for best results.
- Strain the blended mixture through a nut-milk bag into a pitcher, discarding the solids.
- Mix in the milk, vanilla, and maple syrup. Adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if desired.
- Serve over ice and garnish with ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use whole milk or a rich dairy-free alternative.
You can adjust the sweetness based on your preference, using honey or agave syrup as alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg