Horchata Mexicos Favorite Rice Drink Recipes

HORCHATA: MEXICO'S FAVORITE RICE DRINK

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Pulverize the rice in a blender until it reaches a floury consistency.
• Toss it with the cinnamon stick and lime zest, and let it rest in an airtight container at room temperature overnight.
• Put the rice mixture back in the blender and blend it until the cinnamon stick pieces get fully broken down.
• Add 2 cups of water to the mixture and stir it.
• Put it in the refrigerator to soak for 2 hours.
• Strain the liquid into a pitcher or bowl through a fine sieve or a few layers of cheesecloth, squeezing frequently to remove as much of the milky rice water as possible.
• Add the remaining 3 cups of water and the sugar; stir until the sugar dissolves.
• Refrigerate the horchata until completely chilled.
• Serve it over ice, if desired.

HORCHATA DE ARROZ (RICE DRINK)

Steps:

• Place the rice in a bowl with enough water to cover it and let it soak overnight.
• Strain the rice and discard the water. Stir the cold water and evaporated milk together. Place the drained rice into a blender along with half of the diluted milk. Blend until the rice is finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add the sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla; blend well. Pour in the remaining diluted milk; blend.
• Line a strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place the strainer over another bowl to catch the liquid. Strain the rice milk through the cheesecloth, discard the solids. Repeat the process if necessary. Serve over ice.