Horchata Coffee Recipe
Horchata coffee is an iced coffee treat perfect for steamy summer months. I’m not saying you have to serve it with breakfast tacos … but more people will probably like you if you do.
What is horchata coffee?
Horchata coffee is a blend of rice, almonds, and sweetener to mimic the flavor of Mexican horchata, added to an iced coffee. See also: A revelation.
How to make horchata coffee
There are a few different recipes out there, but here’s the simple version (for two people … or you and your second glass … I won’t tell).
Ingredients
- 1/2 C uncooked white rice
- 1 C water
- 1/4 C raw almonds
- 8 oz brewed coffee
- 1-1/2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon sticks (plus additional for garnish, if desired)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Ice
Steps
- (Optional) Combine rice, water, almonds, coffee, sugar, cinnamon stick, and vanilla. Mix well, cover, and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
- Transfer the mixture to your blender (or mix it together in the blender, if you didn’t do it the night before). Blend until it’s fairly smooth—about 2 minutes.
- Let it rest in the blender for 30 seconds or so. There will be some solids that will sink to the bottom.
- Pour through a cheesecloth or fine strainer and serve over ice!
If you’re planning ahead, that optional step to let the flavors all come together is really nice. But if you’re craving a good iced horchata on a warm afternoon, you can skip it.
Can you put horchata in coffee?
Yes. If you have horchata available, you can add it to cold, iced coffee as sweet creamer.
Does horchata have coffee in it?
No. Normal horchata does not have coffee in it. Horchata is made of rice, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla.
