Global Cuisines Latin American Mexican Drinks The Best Horchata 4.3 (13) 10 Reviews 3 Photos 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! Submitted by Lindsay W Updated on March 20, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 3 3 Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 2 quarts Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 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. I Made It Print 36 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 91 Calories 1g Fat 20g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts 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.