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🥛 Authentic Mexican Horchata Recipe – Refreshing, Sweet & Creamy

Authentic Mexican Horchata recipe – sweet, creamy rice milk drink with cinnamon and vanilla. Easy homemade horchata that’s refreshing and full of flavor!

Cool, creamy, and full of cinnamon flavor — this Authentic Mexican Horchata Recipe is the ultimate refreshing drink to pair with your favorite Mexican dishes!

Made with rice, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla, horchata is a traditional Mexican beverage that’s sweet, aromatic, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you serve it over ice on a hot day or alongside tacos and tamales, this homemade version beats store-bought every time.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • ✅ Naturally sweet and creamy flavor.
  • ✅ Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.
  • ✅ Authentic taste — just like Mexican taquerías!
  • ✅ Perfect for parties, family dinners, or summer refreshment.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks (or 1 tsp ground cinnamon)
  • 4 cups water (divided)
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • Ice cubes for serving

🍳 Instructions

Step 1 – Soak the Rice

  1. Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
  2. In a blender, combine rinsed rice, cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups of water.
  3. Blend until the rice breaks down slightly (about 1 minute).
  4. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and add the remaining 2 cups of water.
  5. Cover and let soak at room temperature for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Step 2 – Strain the Mixture

  1. Pour the soaked rice mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher.
  2. Discard the solids (rice and cinnamon pieces).

Step 3 – Add Flavor & Sweetness

  1. Stir in milk, vanilla extract, and sugar.
  2. Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours before serving.

Step 4 – Serve

  • Serve cold over ice and sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon for garnish.

🧊 Serving Suggestions

Enjoy your Mexican Horchata with:

  • 🌮 Tacos or Tostadas
  • 🫓 Sopes or Gorditas
  • 🍮 Flan or Arroz con Leche
  • 🍰 Tres Leches Cake

❓ FAQs

Q: Can I make horchata vegan?
Yes! Use almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk instead of dairy milk for a vegan version.

Q: How long does horchata last?
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Shake well before serving.

Q: Can I adjust the sweetness?
Absolutely — start with ½ cup of sugar and add more if you prefer it sweeter.

Q: Can I use brown rice instead of white rice?
You can, but it will change the flavor slightly and make the texture less smooth.

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✨ Homemade Mexican Horchata is smooth, refreshing, and full of sweet cinnamon flavor. Perfect for cooling down on a warm day — and an absolute favorite at Mexican restaurants!

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