The Farmer’s Cow Mexican Horchata

A refreshing cold drink perfect for hot days. It's made with rice, cinnamon, vanilla, and creamy milk, giving it the flavor of rice pudding but in liquid form. This delicious make-at-home treat strikes the perfect balance between sweet and creamy with a hint of spice.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

2 cups long grain rice
1 cinnamon stick
4 cups + ¼ cup boiling water, divided
2 cups The Farmer’s Cow Milk (2% or Whole)
¾ cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Rinse the rice and place it in a large glass bowl with boiling water and cinnamon stick. Cover and let soak for 8 hours or overnight to soften the rice and infuse it with the cinnamon flavor.
Pour the softened rice mixture into a blender and process until it becomes a smooth, watery paste.
Using a strainer or sieve, pour the blended mixture into a wide-mouth pitcher, stirring to help the liquid pass through. Discard any solids.
Add the milk and vanilla extract.
Combine the sugar with ¼ cups of boiling water and stir to dissolve into a simple syrup. Let it cool to room temperature before adding it to the milk mixture.
Let the drink chill in the refrigerator, then taste to adjust the sugar or add milk or water if it is too sweet or too thick.
Stir and serve over ice cubes topped with a dusting of cinnamon.

Date Posted: May 31, 2024