Horchata. Horchata is a drink that separates & always needs stirring. The straining procedure is what takes the longest, but if you love horchata like I do it is all worth it b/c this came out just the way I like it. I did add powdered cinnamon in the end just before straining as I was tasting what had been strained there wasn't enough cinnamon taste for.
There's an important balance to the creamy rice and cinnamon flavors found in horchata and I think you will find that this homemade Horchata recipe is the perfect balance.
Horchata is a deliciously creamy, rice-based drink that's perfect for a hot day.
Try this authentic Mexican recipe for a refreshing summer drink.
You can have Horchata using 9 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Thanks to a genius shortcut, this rich beverage will be ready to enjoy in a fraction of the time as traditional horchata. Horchata is a classic agua fresca (fresh water) drink made from rice, a smooch of cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla. Enjoy this cool and refreshing drink as it is or hype it up with a shot of rum to create a unique adult beverage. Horchata is a traditional Mexican drink made up of white rice soaked in water, it's flavored with cinnamon and its sweetened with granulated sugar.
Everything is minced up together in a blender and later strained to remove solids. Some versions are dairy free while others contain milk and some versions contain nuts or added flavor like. Add the remaining water and blend thoroughly. Pour into a pitcher and place in the refrigerator to soak (overnight is best) - or at the very. Turn horchata into a grownup alcoholic beverage by adding half a shot of your favorite rum or vodka to each glass.