Mexican Horchata Recipe for Cinco de Mayo - Everyday Food with Sarah Carey

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Agave syrup is often cheaper and provides a different sweetness.

Simmer 4 cups of milk with 1 cinnamon stick.

Add 1/2 cup of rice flour to the hot milk and whisk until combined.

Add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk and whisk in.

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.

Refrigerate the mixture until completely chilled, at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

Strain the mixture through a sieve into a measuring cup or pitcher, discarding the cinnamon stick.

Serve over ice and garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens