
The Best Horchata Recipe
Best horchata recipe creates incredibly refreshing Mexican drinks that provide perfect cooling satisfaction on scorching hot days throughout the summer. This superior recipe approach delivers authentic horchata flavors with optimal texture and sweetness balance. The cooling properties make this essential for hot weather refreshment.

Horchata is a Mexican drink that’s very refreshing on a hot day. I got this recipe a couple of years ago from a Mexican coworker, and it is the best horchata I’ve had!
Ingredients
2 quarts hot water
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup long grain rice
1 cup milk
ice cubes, for serving
Directions
Pour sugar, cinnamon, and rice into hot water; stir until sugar dissolves. Cover, and let stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours, but preferably overnight.
Stir in milk, then puree with a hand blender, or in batches in a standing blender until the rice resembles fine sand. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth, or through a very fine strainer. Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
91 | Calories |
1g | Fat |
20g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 91 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 1g | 1% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 2% |
Cholesterol 2mg | 1% |
Sodium 25mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 14g | |
Protein 2g | 3% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 52mg | 4% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 52mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.