Description
This creamy horchata latte blends the traditional Mexican rice milk drink with rich espresso to create a refreshing and smooth iced beverage perfect for any time of day. Made with simple ingredients including soaked rice, milk, espresso, and warm spices, it offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice with a velvety texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Horchata Base
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups water
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or almond)
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
Flavorings & Garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and Blend Rice: Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch. Combine the rinsed rice with 2 cups of water in a high-powered blender and blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes until the rice pieces are broken down but not completely smooth.
- Soak the Mixture: Transfer the blended rice-water mixture to a bowl or pitcher and let it sit at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or preferably refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to develop and soften the rice.
- Strain the Rice Milk: Using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the soaked rice mixture into a large pitcher, pressing gently to extract the liquid. Discard the remaining rice solids.
- Add Milk and Flavorings: Stir in the milk (dairy or almond), brewed espresso or strong coffee, sweetened condensed milk, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract into the strained horchata mixture. Mix well until the drink is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste your horchata latte and adjust the sweetness or cinnamon level if desired by adding more condensed milk or cinnamon.
- Serve: Pour the horchata latte over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- For an iced version, use cold brew coffee instead of hot espresso to keep the drink refreshingly cold.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute almond milk and sweeten with maple syrup or sugar instead of condensed milk.
- For a frappé-style texture, blend the drink with ice cubes until smooth and frothy.
- Store any leftover horchata latte in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 12 oz)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
