Pumpkin Spice Horchata Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Soaking Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Delicious Pumpkin Spice Horchata

This pumpkin spice horchata combines the nutty flavor of rice with the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin puree. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice
4 cups water
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of salt
Ice (for serving, optional)
Cinnamon sticks or whipped cream for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Rinse the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
Soak the Rice: In a bowl, combine the rinsed rice and water. Let it soak for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Blend: After soaking, drain the rice and add it to a blender with 2 cups of fresh water. Blend until the rice is finely ground.
Strain: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher, discarding the solids.
Mix Ingredients: To the strained rice water, add milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine.
Chill or Serve Warm: You can serve the horchata over ice for a refreshing drink or gently heat it for a warm treat.
Garnish: Pour into glasses and garnish with cinnamon sticks or whipped cream if desired. Enjoy your pumpkin spice horchata!