Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 2 whole cinnamon sticks (lightly crushed)
  • 1/4 cup whole almonds (crush them lightly if your blender is not powerful)
  • 4 cups cold water (divided)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (use plant-based for a vegan version)
  • 2 cups whole milk (you can use skim, low fat or plant based milk too)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instruction

  • Rinse the rice 2-3 times with water until the water runs clear.
  • Drain the water and add the rice to the medium jar of a heavy-duty blender along with cinnamon sticks, ¼ cup whole almonds, and 1 and ½ cups of cold water. You can also crush the almonds if you wish to. Crushing the cinnamon and almonds makes the blending process easier.
  • Blend the ingredient to make a coarse paste. You don’t have to make it really smooth.
  • Transfer the mixture to a large glass bowl. Add the remaining 2 and ½ cups of water to the bowl and mix well.
  • Cover the mouth of the bowl using a cloth or a plate and leave it on the counter for 8-10 hours.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or muslin cloth and discard the coarse mixture. We don’t want any particles coming up in the drink.
  • Add condensed milk, whole milk, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar to the bowl and mix everything well.
  • Chill the drink for a few hours before serving. Pour Horchata into serving glasses, add a few ice cubes and sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top. Serve chilled.