Horchata de Arroz with Vanilla

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Horchata de Arroz with Vanilla: Horchata de Arroz with Vanilla, rice-and-cinnamon horchata-style beverage, served in an…

Rice-and-cinnamon horchata-style beverage. A homestyle take on a drink from Mexico, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.

Prep 12 min

Flavor Horchata

Serve Iced

Cooling 10 min

Total 22 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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¾ tsp (2.0 g)ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups (350.0 ml)pasteurized rice milk, unflavored
⅓ cup (80.0 ml)pasteurized whole milk
2.0 tbsp (25.0 g)granulated sugar
½ tsp (2.0 ml)pure vanilla extract, for the main
¾ cup (110.0 g)ice cubes
½ tsp (3.0 ml)pure vanilla extract, for the creative addition

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Instructions

If the ground cinnamon needs cooking, use only fully cooked or pasteurized ready-to-drink product; chill before assembly.
Combine ground cinnamon, rice milk, whole milk, sugar and vanilla in a blender.
Blend until smooth; if textured solids are present, blend thoroughly and strain only if that suits the drink.
For this original vanilla adaptation, add 3 ml pure vanilla extract to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
Pour over ice into two tall glasses and serve cold.

Tips

Grain or flour components must be cooked thoroughly; dry flour should never be consumed raw.
Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make horchata de arroz with vanilla?

Plan on 12 minutes of prep, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store horchata de arroz with vanilla?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make horchata de arroz with vanilla ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract, for the main (2 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Rice-and-cinnamon horchata-style beverage. A homestyle take on a drink from Mexico, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

168 Calories / serving

3.2g Fat

31.6g Carbs

2.0g Protein

23.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~336 cal · 6g fat · 63g carbs · 4g protein · 48g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

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