If you’ve ever eaten at an authentic Mexican restaurant, you’ve
probably seen Horchata on the menu or at a self-serve beverage station. This is
a Latin American version of the Spanish tigernut drink of the same name. As
beverages go, this one is a bit healthier than most. It’s non-carbonated, low
in sodium, gluten free and without artificial ingredients. And it’s
surprisingly easy to make at home:
Mexican Horchata
1 cup UNCOOKED white long-grain rice
5 cups water
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup cane sugar
Pour uncooked rice and water into blender; blend until the
rice just begins to break up, about 60 seconds. You don’t want to pulverize it.
Let rice and water stand at room temperature for at least three hours. Strain the
rice water into a pitcher and discard the rice. Stir milk, vanilla, cinnamon,
and sugar into rice water. Chill and stir before serving over ice.
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