Authentic Horchata with Rice and Cinnamon Sticks
Make this rich, creamy horchata at home using white rice, cinnamon sticks, and a touch of vanilla. It’s easy, delicious, and perfect over ice!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup white rice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cups hot water
- 1/2 can evaporated milk
- 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a large pitcher with a lid or bowl with a lid add 1 1/2 cups white rice, 4 cups hot water and 2 cinnamon sticks. Place in the fridge and allow to chill for at least 8 hours.
- After 8 hours, remove the cinnamon sticks and pour them into a blender. Pour into a blender. Blend for 4 minutes.
- Strain the liquid into a pitcher with a cheesecloth. Add 1/2 can condensed milk, 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
- Serve chilled and over ice.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal Carbohydrates: 57g Protein: 6g Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 15mg Sodium: 57mg Potassium: 206mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 28g Vitamin A: 123IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 152mg Iron: 0.5mg