Horchata – Dairy-Free Mexican Drink is a creamy-textured, refreshing drink made up of white rice and almonds soaked together in water, flavored with cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, and sweetened with sugar. Best served over ice, this delicious and refreshing drink is just perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
Thirsty? Cool down with this sweet Mexican beverage for the whole family that is so easy to prepare! You will need just five simple ingredients, water, and a little time. The recipe uses only vegan ingredients, but you can make it even healthier if substituting white sugar for agave syrup. To make this traditional drink at home, start by soaking rice, almonds, and cinnamon in water in the fridge overnight. The next steps are pretty easy too. Blend rice mixture using a high-speed blender and then strain twice or three times through a very fine mesh sieve for a smooth taste. Serve with ice and an additional pinch of cinnamon if you wish!
To make the Horchata – Dairy-Free Mexican Drink, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large bowl or pitcher, combine 3 cups water with 1 cup rinsed rice, ½ cup slivered almonds, and 1 broken cinnamon stick.
Mix to combine, cover and leave to soak in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
After soaking, pour the mixture into a blender and blend until smooth for about 3 minutes.
Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl or pitcher. Pour blended mixture through the strainer two or three times until the liquid is creamy and smooth. Use a spoon to push the liquid through.
Add remaining 3 cups water, ½ cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Mix to combine and add more sugar if needed.
Serve over ice and enjoy!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with this recipe for Horchata - Dairy-Free Mexican Drink! And don’t forget to share your results with us on Instagram and tag us @cokmerecipes.
Have you made this recipe? Share your opinion. Your review will help others learn about the quality of this recipe!
Dairy-Free Recipes
Gluten Free Recipes
Low Cholesterol Recipes
Vegan Recipes
Vegetarian Recipes
