Description
Spooky sips meet sweet nostalgia in this haunted horchata, blending Mexican tradition with Halloween whimsy. Cool rice milk infused with spectral spirits promises a chilling yet delightful beverage you’ll want to conjure up for your next ghostly gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Black food coloring (optional for spooky effect)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
Instructions
- Immerse the rice, cinnamon stick, and water in a spacious vessel, allowing the ingredients to meld and soften for a minimum of 4 hours or throughout the night to intensify the aromatic profile.
- Extract the cinnamon stick and transfer the hydrated rice along with its soaking liquid into a high-powered blender, pulverizing the mixture until achieving a silky, fine-textured consistency, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Position a fine-mesh strainer or layered cheesecloth over a substantial pitcher, meticulously filtering the blended concoction and discarding the remaining solids.
- Introduce vanilla extract, sugar, and milk into the strained liquid, whisking thoroughly to ensure complete integration of flavors.
- Incorporate a few strategic drops of black food coloring to transform the beverage into a mysteriously dark elixir, creating an ethereal visual effect.
- Submerge the pitcher into the refrigerator, allowing the liquid to cool and flavors to harmonize for at least one hour.
- Prior to serving, vigorously stir the chilled mixture and pour over ice-filled glasses.
- Conclude the preparation by delicately dusting each glass with a whisper of ground cinnamon, elevating the sensory experience of this spectral refreshment.
Notes
- Use room temperature water when soaking rice to help release more starches and create a creamier texture.
- Experiment with alternative milks like almond or oat for dairy-free versions that maintain a rich, smooth consistency.
- For a less sweet version, reduce sugar gradually or substitute with natural sweeteners like agave or maple syrup.
- Enhance the Halloween theme by using dark purple or deep green food coloring instead of black for a unique spooky presentation.
- Prep Time: 4 hours (including soaking time)
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg