How to Make Cinnamon Horchata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and refreshing beverage to enjoy on a hot summer day? Then you've come to the right place! Our recipe for Cinnamon Horchata is the perfect combination of creamy, sweet, and spiced flavors that will have you reaching for a second glass. Whether you're throwing a backyard barbecue, hosting a fiesta, or simply want to treat yourself to something special, this homemade horchata will not disappoint.

Horchata is a traditional Mexican drink made from rice, almonds, an...

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Ingredients

  • 10 cups cold water, divided
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 6 cups ice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 cups

  • Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add cinnamon sticks and let steep for 10 minutes.
  • Combine rice and almonds in a blender; blend to the consistency of sand. Transfer to a bowl and mix in cinnamon water. Cover and let sit for 6 hours.
  • Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve twice. Save cinnamon sticks but discard almond and rice solids. Add 6 cups cold water, sweetened condensed milk, and cinnamon sticks. Serve over ice.
  • Nutrition

    344 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 59mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 168mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 296mg