Horchata
Rice milk sweetened with cinnamon and vanilla. Mexico's creamy rice drink.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 180 ml Rice milk
- 15 ml Cinnamon syrup
- 5 ml Vanilla syrup
- Cinnamon stick (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 180 ml rice milk into the glass
- Pour 15 ml cinnamon syrup into the glass
- Pour 5 ml vanilla syrup into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Serve very cold over ice.
About the Horchata
Horchata came to Mexico from Spain, where it is made with tiger nuts. In Mexico it is made with rice, cinnamon and sugar.
The agua fresca family. Aguas frescas ("fresh waters") are sold from big glass jars across Mexico and Central America. They are made from fruit, flowers, seeds or grains blended with water and a little sugar. Hibiscus, tamarind and horchata are three of the best loved.
Horchata FAQ
What's in a Horchata?
180 ml rice milk, 15 ml cinnamon syrup, 5 ml vanilla syrup, garnished with cinnamon stick.
Does a Horchata contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a Horchata?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Horchata in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
