Horchata – Dairy-Free Mexican Drink

Horchata – Dairy-Free Mexican Drink

for Cinco de Mayo Party

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 4h
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 4h
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

228
Calories
4.2g
Fat
43.6g
Carbohydrate
3.9g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
9mg
Sodium
Horchata – Dairy-Free Mexican Drink

Recipe Description

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:

Ingredients for Horchata – Dairy-Free Mexican Drink

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine water, rice, almonds, and cinnamon

    1 min
    Step 1 - Horchata – Dairy-Free Mexican Drink

    In a large bowl or pitcher, combine 3 cups water with 1 cup rinsed rice, ½ cup slivered almonds, and 1 broken cinnamon stick.

  2. 2

    Soak

    4h
    Step 2 - Horchata – Dairy-Free Mexican Drink

    Mix to combine, cover and leave to soak in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.

  3. 3

    Blend

    3 min
    Step 3 - Horchata – Dairy-Free Mexican Drink

    After soaking, pour the mixture into a blender and blend until smooth for about 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Strain

    3 min
    Step 4 - Horchata – Dairy-Free Mexican Drink

    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.

  5. 5

    Add more water

    3 min
    Step 5 - Horchata – Dairy-Free Mexican Drink

    Add remaining 3 cups water, ½ cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Mix to combine and add more sugar if needed.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Horchata – Dairy-Free Mexican Drink

    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.

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Uli
March 18, 2025
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This is super tasty! Made it for a fam BBQ and everyone was like wow! Def gonna do it again for Cinco de Mayo, feels like a party in your mouth!

Penny
January 28, 2025
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Superb

Tina
January 7, 2025
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Yumm!

Wendy
December 27, 2024
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So easy! My kids loved helping me prepare this drink for our Cinco de Mayo party. It was a hit with everyone at the table, and I felt proud serving such a delicious and healthy option. Can't wait to make it again.

Mia
November 18, 2024
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Super refreshing drink!

Isabella Johnson
October 29, 2024
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Simply fantastic drink!

Yvonne
October 12, 2024
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Simply delicious treat!

Quinn Roberts
June 25, 2024
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Super yummy treat! My kids loved making this horchata together. The blend of rice and almonds was superb! We enjoyed it for Cinco de Mayo and it's now our go-to drink. Can't believe how easy it was!

Cody
October 3, 2023
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Superb! Refreshing drink.

William Johnson
November 26, 2022
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This is superb. I made it for a family gathering, and everyone loved it. The flavors are refreshing, and it's so simple to prepare. Perfect drink for hot days. Thanks for this wonderful recipe.

Quinn Edwards
May 10, 2022
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Delicious! My kids loved it during our Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Jessica
October 6, 2021
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Simply amazing drink

Bella
April 24, 2021
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This drink is amazing! I made it for my friends last Cinco de Mayo, and they loved it. It’s so easy to whip up in no time. The creamy texture with a hint of cinnamon takes me back to my childhood visits to Mexico. Can't wait to make it again!

Marta
April 16, 2021
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This recipe is awesome!

Athina
April 15, 2021
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Well done! thanks for sharing!

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