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Traditional Mexican Horchata Recipe

A light, refreshing Mexican horchata made with sweet cinnamon syrup and creamy rice milk, perfect served chilled on warm days or festive nights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 157
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Large pitcher
  • Strainer (optional, for extra smoothness)
  • Stirring spoon
  • Refrigerator (for chilling)

Method
 

  1. Heat the water, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture simmers, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. Pour the rice milk into a large pitcher. Slowly stir in the cooled cinnamon syrup until fully combined.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator or serve immediately over ice for a refreshing drink.