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Refreshing Homemade Traditional Horchata Recipe

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This refreshing homemade traditional horchata recipe blends rice, cinnamon, and vanilla for a creamy and sweet Mexican drink. Perfect for summer, this dairy-free beverage is easy to make and loaded with authentic flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup long grain white rice

  • 2 cinnamon sticks

  • 4 cups water (for soaking)

  • 4 cups cold water (for blending)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)

  • Optional: 1 cup milk or almond milk (for creamier texture)

  • Ice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse rice until water runs clear.

  2. Combine rice, cinnamon sticks, and 4 cups water in a bowl. Soak overnight (8–12 hours).

  3. Transfer soaked mixture (with cinnamon) to blender. Blend until smooth.

  4. Strain through a fine mesh or nut milk bag into a pitcher.

  5. Stir in 4 cups cold water, vanilla, and sugar. Mix until fully dissolved.

  6. Chill in refrigerator. Serve over ice.

Notes

  • For a richer version, blend with 1 cup milk or almond milk.

  • Adjust sweetness to taste.

 

  • Strain well to avoid gritty texture.

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