Chilled Horchata with Cinnamon and Vanilla

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A creamy, sweet Mexican rice milk drink infused with cinnamon and vanilla, served cold to refresh and complement spicy dishes. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, brings together long grain white rice, water, whole milk for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup long grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rinsed rice, 4 cups water, and 1 cinnamon stick in a large bowl.
  2. Step 2: Soak the rice mixture at room temperature for at least 4 hours or overnight to soften rice and infuse cinnamon flavor.
  3. Step 3: Remove the cinnamon stick. Transfer the rice and soaking water to a blender and blend on high for 1 minute until rice is coarsely ground.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing solids to extract maximum liquid.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until sugar dissolves.
  6. Step 6: Chill horchata in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve over ice and sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon on top before serving.

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