Agua de Horchata
Agua de horchata is a beloved Mexican rice drink made with soaked white rice, cinnamon, vanilla, and milk that creates a creamy and lightly spiced sweet beverage. This traditional horchata recipe is a staple of Mexican cuisine served at taquerias, fiestas, and family gatherings across Mexico and the United States.
A creamy and cinnamon-spiced Mexican rice drink soaked overnight and blended with milk, vanilla, and sugar.
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Ingredients
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spice
Instructions
Soak the Rice
Rinse the white rice and place it in a large bowl with 4 cups of cold water and the ground cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to soften the rice and infuse the cinnamon flavor.
Blend Until Smooth
Transfer the soaked rice along with its soaking water to a blender. Add the milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is as smooth as possible.
Strain and Serve
Strain the blended horchata through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing to extract all liquid. Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water, stir well, and serve over ice.
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