Best Mexican Rice Drinks Recipes

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HORCHATA RECIPE



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How to make authentic Horchata, Mexico's famous cinnamon-infused rice water drink. It's mild slightly sweet cinnamon infused flavor complements spicy Mexican food. It's one of many delicious aguas frescas prepared in Mexican homes.

Provided by Andrés Carnalla

Categories     Beverage

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1.5 cups rice
1 can (14oz. sweetened condensed milk)
1 cup whole milk
5 cups hot water
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp.ground cinnamon (add to taste)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, add the rice, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon sticks.
  • Pour hot water into the mixture and stir until the sweetened condensed milk dissolves.
  • Allow mixture to come to room temperature. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap then refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 2 hours. Refrigerate up to 12 hours for a more concentrated flavor.
  • Uncover the mixture. Remove the cinnamon sticks and discard.
  • Strain the mixture to separate the rice. Reserve the liquid.
  • Add the rice and 1.5 cups of the strained liquid to your blender. Blend for 3 minutes until the rice is liquefied.
  • Strain the blended rice back into the reserved liquid. Blend the horchata mixture again if the mixture is gritty.
  • Serve over ice with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 kcal, Carbohydrate 89 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 10 g, Sodium 131 mg, Sugar 51 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HORCHATA (AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RECIPE)



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Horchata is a delicious rice (or coconut) based drink that you can find at most Mexican restaurants in the United States and abroad.

Provided by Charbel Barker

Categories     Drinks

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup of white rice
1 cup sugar (adjust depending on how sweet you want - 2/3 cup of sugar if you want it less sweet.)
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 cinnamon stick
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 Can (12 ounces Evaporated milk)
1.5 cups of milk or almond milk
1 Liter of water
Ice

Steps:

  • Start by soaking the rice, cinnamon, and almonds in a bowl of water all night, or at least for 5 hours so that the rice softens slightly.
  • Strain the water from the cinnamon, rice, and almond mixture that were soaking, disposing of water.
  • Blend the cinnamon, rice, and almond mixture with evaporated milk until a smoother mix is formed and the grains of rice are completely ground.
  • Strain the resulting liquid into a pitcher, and add the sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix well until everything is well combined.Add a liter of water, and serve with ice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 oz, Calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 7 g

HORCHATA (CINNAMON RICE MILK)



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Recently had homemade rice milk in a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco. I talked to a few friends and they told me a few different ways to make it. Here is a simple version (I like to add vanilla, but it is optional). Seriously, it is the best ever - and, it costs just pennies to make!

Provided by IVYP

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 3h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup long grain rice, rinsed
2 quarts water
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine rice, water and cinnamon stick. Set aside for 3 hours.
  • After 3 hours, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Puree rice mixture in a blender until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine sieve. Flavor with vanilla and sugar to taste. Chill, and serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, Sodium 8.3 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

HORCHATA MADE EASY



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Horchata (cinnamon rice milk) has been a favorite addition to the many Mexican meals I've had in the Bay Area. It's lightly sweet and refreshing. This is a much easier recipe than the traditional method which requires up to 3 hours to make.

Provided by jheelan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup water
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 quarts rice milk

Steps:

  • Heat water, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until sugar is dissolved, whisking occasionally, about 5 minutes. Allow mixture to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Pour rice milk into a large pitcher.
  • Stir sugar water into rice milk. Serve chilled or over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 69.3 mg, Sugar 10 g

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