Refreshing Mexican Mocktails to Spice Up Your Sip
Learn how to make delicious mexican drinks non alcoholic. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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To make a classic Horchata and Agua Fresca, gather the following ingredients:
Horchata:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Agua Fresca (Cucumber-Lime):
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Substitute almond milk with regular milk for a creamier Horchata, and adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sugar or honey.
Instructions
Horchata:
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
- In a blender, combine the rice, cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups of water. Blend until the rice is coarsely ground.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the remaining 2 cups of water. Let it sit for at least 3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Strain the rice mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the solids.
- Stir in the almond milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved.
- Chill for another hour before serving over ice.
Agua Fresca (Cucumber-Lime):
- In a blender, combine the diced cucumber, lime juice, water, and honey. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice, garnished with fresh mint leaves if using.
Remember, just like Mama Lu taught me, the best recipes are the ones that hold a piece of your heart.
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