How to Make Fireball® Horchata Pops - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summertime is all about indulging in cool, refreshing treats, and what could be better than a little bit of spice with your sweet? Fireball® Horchata Pops are the perfect combination of creamy, cinnamon-spiced horchata and the fiery kick of Fireball® whisky. These grown-up frozen treats are a fun twist on a traditional Mexican drink, and they're sure to be a hit at your next summer gathering.

If you've never tried horchata before, you're in for a real treat. This traditional Mexican b...

Read more

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 cups warm water
  • 2 cups rice milk
  • ¾ cup white sugar, or to taste
  • ½ cup cinnamon whiskey (such as Fireball®)
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)
  • 1 dash ground cinnamon (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 hrs
  • Total Time: 20 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 3-ounce pops

  • Grind rice finely using a coffee or spice grinder. Transfer to a large bowl; add cinnamon sticks. Pour in warm water. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Strain rice mixture through a sieve set over a bowl. Press against the rice with a wooden spoon to squeeze out as much liquid as possible; discard rice. Stir rice milk and sugar into strained liquid to make horchata.
  • Measure 2 1/2 cups horchata into another bowl. Add cinnamon whiskey, cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Pour into ice pop molds.
  • Freeze until solid, at least 12 hours.
  • Run molds under warm water to release ice pops. Sprinkle with an additional dash of cinnamon before serving.
  • Nutrition

    207 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 25mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 37mg