Milk-rice Horchata

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 13

Delicious Milk-rice Horchata to sip and enjoy anytime of the day

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

195 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

210 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

486

Sugar

46g

Fat

Milk-rice Horchata is a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink that is widely consumed in Mexican and Latin American households. Made with rice, cinnamon, milk, and sugar, this drink is the perfect balance of sweetness and cinnamon flavor. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for anyone looking for something refreshing to sip on during hot summer days or when you need something to cool off with after a hard day’s work.

Instructions

1.	Begin by placing the rice and cinnamon bark in a bowl and covering it with 2 cups of water
2.	Let it soak for at least 3 hours
3.	After 3 hours, remove the cinnamon bark and blend the rice and water mixture until smooth
4.	Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher
5.	Pour in the evaporated milk, skim milk, sugar, vanilla and ground cinnamon into the pitcher and stir the mixture till sugar is completely dissolved
6.	Chill the Horchata in your fridge and serve over ice.

PROS

Milk-rice Horchata is a refreshing and satisfying drink that is perfect for the hot summer days
This traditional Mexican beverage is easy to make and can easily be customized by adding your favorite flavors

CONS

Milk-rice Horchata has a relatively high sugar content which must be consumed in moderation, especially for those who are sensitive to sugar
Rice grains soak up water, meaning that you would need to strain your Horchata correctly to avoid having bits of rice in the drink.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Milk-rice Horchata contains rice and cinnamon which are known to have several health benefits. Rice is rich in fiber needed for digestion, and can reduce the risk of diseases like diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Cinnamon can also help in regulating blood sugar levels and boosting immunity.

	1 cup rinsed white rice
	4 cups water
	2 cinnamon bark
	1 can evaporated milk
	2 cups skim milk
	1 cup sugar , according to your taste ( could be less ( or more )
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	1 dash ground cinnamon