Name: Strawberry Horchata
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 cups
Cuisine: American

February 16, 2026

Strawberry Horchata is the perfect summertime drink that will take your sipping experience to new heights. This recipe is a twist on the classic Mexican rice drink that combines the lusciousness of ripe strawberries with the creamy goodness of cinnamon-spiced horchata. Strawberry Horchata will not only quench your thirst but also tantalize your taste buds with its fruity and creamy goodness.

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Strawberry Horchata

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 2 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Combine the rice, cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups of hot water in a bowl with a lid. Allow it to sit for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight if desired.

Once the rice water and cinnamon sticks have soaked for a while, transfer it to a blender. Incorporate 2 additional cups of water and blend on medium until all the ingredients are thoroughly blended.

Separate the rice and cinnamon bits from the mixture by straining.

Ensure that the stems are removed from the strawberries and keep approximately 10 strawberries separate from the rest of the pound.

Add the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and vanilla extract to the blender along with the remaining strawberries.

Combine and blend thoroughly, then filter into the rice water mixture.

Stir the strawberry milk mixture and rice water together until thoroughly incorporated, and add an additional cup of water into the mixture.

Cut the remaining 10 strawberries into thin slices.

Combine ice and sliced strawberries in a serving pitcher, then proceed to pour the prepared strawberry horchata into the pitcher.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Rice Soaking Technique 💧
Soak the rice overnight for at least 8 hours to ensure a smoother, more creamy texture and fuller extraction of flavors in your horchata.
Strawberry Intensity Boost 🍓
Macerate your strawberries with a little sugar for 30 minutes before blending to intensify their natural sweetness and release more vibrant flavor.
Straining Perfection 🧊
Use a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth and strain the horchata twice to achieve an ultra-smooth, silky texture without any gritty rice particles.
Cinnamon Infusion Secret 🌿
Toast whole cinnamon sticks briefly before steeping to unlock deeper, more complex aromatics that will elevate the entire drink's flavor profile.
Chilling Master Technique ❄️
Always chill your horchata thoroughly for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and develop a more refined taste.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.