Strawberry Horchata
Enjoy Strawberry Horchata, a creamy, fruity drink that adds a vibrant twist to traditional horchata. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time2 minutes mins
Cook Time3 minutes mins
Soaking Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Keyword: Drinks, Easy, Horchata, Mexican Drinks, Mexican-Inspired, Rice, Simple, Strawberry
Servings: 17
Calories: 176kcal
Author: Eva Filer
- 1 cup long grain rice I used Basmati
- 6 cups water hot
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- ½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 pounds strawberries washed and tops removed (about 1 ½ pounds after processing)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Place rice in a strainer and rinse thoroughly with cool water, then transfer to a large bowl that will fit in your fridge.
Bring 6 cups of water almost to a boil, you want it very warm to hot to soften the rice easier, but not boiling, then pour on the rice. Add 2 cinnamon sticks and allow it to cool before placing in the fridge, covered, for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Prepare strawberry puree by blending strawberries sugar and lemon juice on high until very smooth.
Pour into a large jar and store in the fridge until ready to use.
In 2 batches blend half the rice water, and 1 cinnamon stick, on high speed in a blender for about 4 minutes. Strain very well with a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag into a large pitcher. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Pour sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla extract to the pitcher and stir well to fully incorporate, then add strawberry puree and stir well, then serve over ice. I like to save some puree and drizzle it into the glasses before serving.
- Blending Time: Blend the rice mixture very well so the rice breaks down and releases its natural starch.
- Straining: For the smoothest texture use a nut milk bag; if you only have a cheesecloth or fine mesh stainer you may want to repeat it a couple times.
- Strawberry Puree: Blend the strawberries until completely smooth so they mix evenly into the drink.
- Stir Before Serving: The ingredients may settle slightly in the pitcher, so give it a quick stir before pouring.
- Extra Ice: This drink tastes best very cold, so serve it over plenty of ice.
- Storage: Place in the fridge in a covered pitcher or airtight containers for up to 3-4 days. Stir well before serving.
- Makes: This recipe makes about 4 liters; serving is about 1 cup.
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 0.4mg