Horchata (Iced Cinnamon Milk Punch)

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 4

Refreshing Horchata (Iced Cinnamon Milk Punch)

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

39g

Fat

Horchata is a traditional Mexican drink that is popular in many Latin American countries. It is a refreshing beverage made from rice, cinnamon, sugar, and milk that is perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day. The drink has a creamy and slightly sweet flavor that is enhanced by the cinnamon and vanilla used in the recipe. This iced cinnamon milk punch is easy to make and can be customized to your tastes by adjusting the amount of sugar or cinnamon used in the recipe. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Instructions

1.	In a blender, grind the rice and cinnamon sticks until they are finely ground, resembling a powder.
2.	Pour the ground rice mixture into a large bowl and add in the soymilk.
3.	Stir well until the mixture is combined, then cover and let it sit at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight.
4.	Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into another large bowl, pressing down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
5.	Combine the sweetened condensed milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in the bowl with the rice and soymilk mixture, stirring well to combine all the ingredients.
6.	Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours or until well chilled.
7.	7, Serve over ice.

PROS

Horchata is a refreshing and creamy beverage that is perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day.

The cinnamon and vanilla flavors add a unique and delicious twist to the traditional drink.

It is easy to make and can be customized to suit your tastes.

CONS

Horchata can be high in sugar and calories if too much sweetened condensed milk and sugar is used in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Horchata can be a great alternative to dairy milk for those who are lactose intolerant.
The cinnamon in horchata has been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation in the body.
It is also a good source of carbohydrates and provides some protein.

	1 cup rice ( uncooked )
	2 cinnamon sticks , broken into 3 pieces each
	2 cups soymilk
	1 can sweetened condensed milk
	1/2 cup sugar
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon