Fresh Strawberry Horchata
A delightful twist on the classic Latin American drink, combining fresh strawberries with creamy horchata for a refreshing summer beverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of uncooked white rice
- 4 cups of water
- 1 cup of fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup of sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
- Ice (for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in 4 cups of water for 2-4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Drain the rice and add it to a blender with the fresh strawberries, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until well combined and smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve over ice, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired. Enjoy this refreshing drink!
Notes
For a vegan version, use non-dairy milk. Adjust sweetness to taste based on berry ripeness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Find it online: https://www.glutenfreez.com/strawberry-horchata/