Everyones Favorite HORCHATA Recipe #aguafresca #mexicanrecipes #shortrecipe

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.

Rinse 1.5 cups of long white rice.

Transfer rice to a bowl with 1 large cinnamon stick.

Add 4 cups of hot water, cover, and let it rest overnight or for at least 4 hours.

After resting, transfer the mixture to a blender.

Add a little bit of sugar and blend until the rice is smooth (about 3 minutes).

Transfer the mixture into a pitcher using a strainer.

Add 1 can of evaporated milk and 1 can of sweetened condensed milk.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and mix well.

Finally, add 2 cups of water and mix again.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens