Sweetened condensed milk makes this horchata special.
Horchata is a popular Latin American rice-based drink.
Horchata de arroz (rice) morphed from theorxchata, which is Spanish in origin.
Marta Rivera
Its so easy to make horchata from scratch!
Whats in Horchata?
The main ingredient is technically water, the second being rice, of course.
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Milk and granulated sugar are commonly added to the rice water base.
The milk and sugar sweeten and put the figurative bow on the drink.I use sweetened condensed milk instead.
For me, ease and efficiency reign supreme, so Im killing two ingredient birds with one stone.
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What Does Horchata Taste Like?
Despite the fact that it doesnt contain nuts, horchata has a nutty flavor.
For me, horchata should taste milky with a hint of that nuttiness.
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Cinnamon and vanilla should only kiss your taste buds, not be the prominent flavor of horchata.
Horchatas sweetness isnt cloying like some flavored milks tend to be.
When horchata has those qualities, I can knock back an obscene amount of the stuff!
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Of course, you’re free to always add more cinnamon and vanilla if it suits you.
Do You Drink Horchata Cold, Warm, or Hot?
Horchata is always served very cold and often on the rocks.
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Store the horchata in the fridge because ice-cold is where its at.
How Do You Make Horchata?
Stir before serving to ensure the heavier condensed milk and cinnamon are blended into each glass.
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Swaps and Substitutions
How To Make Boozy Horchata
Can you add alcohol to horchata?
As a matter of fact, those in the know have already bottled alcoholic Horchata!
Spiced rum is the best mate to Horchata.
Marta Rivera
It creates a spiked chai-tasting cocktail which Im so here for!
Bourbon is another great way to liven this Horchata up.
How Long Will Horchata Last?
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As with anything that contains milk, Horchata will keep in the fridge for five to seven days.
I guarantee you, though, youll use it up well before then.
Can You Freeze Horchata?
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In the past, Ive frozen horchata in ice cubes to add to other drinks.
If you want to make a large batch to freeze, do so with confidence!
Transfer the prepared horchata to a freezer-safe container.
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Keep it frozen for up to three months.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
While the cinnamon is steeping, give the rice a quick rinse under cold water.
This will remove excess starch from the surface of the grains.
Strain off any excess water before adding the rice to your blender.
Blend just until the grains of rice begin to break up, or about 1 minute.
Pour most of the mixture into a large bowl.
Add it to the container with the rest of the rice water.
attempt to retrieve as much of the rice as possible from the blender.
Do not add fresh water to try and remove any remaining rice.
It will dilute the flavor of your drink.
Allow the rice mixture to soak for at least 3 hours at room temperature.
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl.
Place a layer of cheesecloth or a thin tea towel over the strainer.
Pour the rice mixture through the lined strainer.
Squeeze out any excess liquid from the rice then discard the solids.
Transfer the strained rice liquid to a serving pitcher.
Drink as it is or add spiced rum!
