7 horchata recipes to make your day more delicious 2026

Ellen Lindercamp
7 horchata recipes to make your day more delicious - Walfosbrand.com
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Horchata is a typical Mexican drink made with rice and cinnamon. Although it takes a little while to prepare, it's simple and can be done in a blender. So, if you like to try something different, how about trying this recipe at home? Check out these delicious suggestions!

1. Simple Horchata

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of uncooked rice
  • 8 and a half cups of water
  • 2 cups of sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Ground cinnamon to taste

Preparation method

  • Add the water to the rice and let it sit for twelve hours;
  • In a pitcher, mix the sugar with water;
  • In a blender, combine the sugar water, the rice water, and the cinnamon stick;
  • Beat until you obtain a homogeneous mixture;
  • Strain and serve in a glass;
  • Sprinkle with a little cinnamon powder and serve.
  • 2. Horchata with demerara sugar

    Ingredients

    • 60g of rice milk powder
    • 1 liter of ice water
    • 6g of cinnamon sticks
    • 1 teaspoon of salt
    • 1/2 cup of Brazil nuts
    • Demerara sugar to taste
    • Vanilla to taste

    Preparation method

  • Roast the Brazil nuts and set aside;
  • In a blender, add the cinnamon stick, salt, sugar, vanilla, toasted chestnuts, water, and rice milk powder;
  • Blend everything until the drink is smooth;
  • Strain and serve.
  • 3. Horchata with vanilla

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups of uncooked rice
    • 3 cinnamon sticks
    • 4 liters of water
    • 1 tablespoon of vanilla sugar
    • 5 tablespoons of powdered milk
    • Sugar to taste

    Preparation method

  • In a bowl, place the rice and cinnamon sticks;
  • Cover with water;
  • Soak for twenty-four hours;
  • The next day, put everything in a blender and blend;
  • Strain the beverage and add the remaining water, powdered milk, and vanilla sugar;
  • Serve as desired.
  • 4. Horchata with almonds

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup of rice flour
    • 1 cup of almonds
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 4 cups of water
    • 1/2 cup of sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla

    Preparation method

  • Mix the rice flour, almonds, and cinnamon;
  • Cover with half the water and protect the container with plastic wrap;
  • Leave it in the refrigerator until the next day;
  • Blend in a blender until smooth;
  • Add the remaining water, sugar, and vanilla;
  • Strain and serve chilled.
  • 5. Oat Horchata

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup of oats
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 4 cups of water
    • Sugar

    Preparation method

  • Place the oats and cinnamon in a jar and let them soak in water for thirty minutes;
  • Blend the mixture in a blender;
  • Strain and sweeten with sugar;
  • Serve chilled.
  • 6. Horchata de junça

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup of tiger nut tubers
    • 4 cups of hot water
    • 1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
    • 1 cinnamon stick

    Preparation method

  • In a bowl, place the rush and cinnamon;
  • Cover with water;
  • Let the ingredients soak for twenty-four hours;
  • Blend everything in a blender;
  • Add the hot water and continue beating;
  • Strain the mixture through a fine sieve;
  • Pour the liquid into a pitcher and sweeten to taste;
  • Add the ice and serve.
  • 7. Horchata with rum

    Ingredients

    • 180g of uncooked rice
    • 2 liters of hot water
    • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
    • 1 and 1/4 cups of milk
    • 1 can of condensed milk
    • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
    • 1/4 cup of rum
    • Ice to taste

    Preparation method

  • Place the rice in the hot water and let it sit for half an hour;
  • Drain the rice and reserve the water;
  • In a food processor, add the rice and cinnamon;
  • Beat until a paste forms;
  • Put the mixture back into the rice water;
  • Soak for two hours;
  • Strain the rice;
  • Add milk, condensed milk, vanilla, and rum;
  • Mix well and refrigerate for two hours.
  • Serve with ice cubes.
  • What did you think of the horchata? It looks delicious, don't you agree? While you're choosing which recipe to prepare, take a look at the recipes for tasty drinks you can make at home.



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    Ellen Lindercamp

    As a former restaurant owner switched reporter, Ellen brings a unique perspective to Walfos. With decades of experience, her articles on cooking and homemaking are both informative and engaging, reflecting her deep knowledge and love for all things culinary.



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