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Horchata: Traditional Latin Beverage

CARNATION® MILKS
Horchata: Traditional Latin Beverage
Level
Easy
Prep 
15 min
Servings
6 servings
  • The creamy touch of the evaporated milk, together with the combination of rice and cinnamon, give this Horchata, a traditional Latin beverage, a unique flavor and texture. It makes a refreshing and nutritious snack for you and your kids.

KEY INGREDIENTS

A can of Evaporated Milk with an image of evaporated milk pouring onto a white spatula.
CARNATION® MILKS
Evaporated Milk

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

12 oz
SAVED
SAVE

INGREDIENTS

MAKE IT

Step 1

Combine rice, cinnamon stick and water in large bowl; cool. Cover; refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Step 2

Remove cinnamon stick. Spoon rice into blender container (reserve soaking water). Cover; blend on High for 3 to 4 minutes until mixture is as smooth as possible. Add the reserved soaking water and sugar; blend for an additional 2 minutes. Strain mixture through a cheesecloth or fine sieve into a pitcher, pressing the rice solids until only a dry paste remains; discard paste. Stir evaporated milk into the mixture.

Step 3

To Serve: Pour into tall glasses with ice cubes; sweeten with additional sugar, if desired. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Garnish with lime rind.

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