Easy Homemade Horchata Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Horchata Recipe
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 quarts rice milk

Horchata, a delightful cinnamon rice milk beverage, is a beloved accompaniment to Mexican cuisine, especially in the Bay Area. Its light sweetness and refreshing qualities make it a perfect treat. This simplified recipe offers a much faster alternative to the traditional 3-hour method.

Total time20 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time5 mins
Yield10 servings, 10

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Ingredients

1 cup water
0.5 cup white sugar
0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 quarts rice milk

Instructions

In a saucepan, heat water, sugar, and cinnamon over medium heat. Simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely, approximately 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes.
Pour the rice milk into a large pitcher.
Combine the sugar water with the rice milk, stirring well. Serve chilled or over ice for the best experience.

Nutrition

Calories: 154 kcal
Fat Content: 2 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 10 g
Sodium Content: 69 mg
Protein Content: 3 g
Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g