Horchata
Horchata is found in the culinary culture of many Latin American nations, each with their own variables. Here we present a classic Mexican version. Soothing, cool, creamy, this delicious drink is a sultry pleasure to the palate.
Horchata
Author: Chief Mixologist
Recipe type: Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 Cup long-grain rice
- 4 Cups milk
- 1/2 Cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ice
Instructions
- Place the rice in a bowl with enough hot water to cover.
- Let the rice sit overnight.
- Next day, remove the water.
- Place 1/2 cup of water, and 2 cups milk in a blender.
- Blend until rice is all ground up.
- Mix in 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Do the same with the other half of the ingredients.
- Strain through cheesecloth (or whatever).
- Serve in tall glasses over ice.
