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Pumpkin Spice Horchata in a clear glass with a green straw

Pumpkin Spice Horchata

by Gemma Aguayo-Murphy
Pumpkin Spice Horchata is a seasonal twist on the classic Mexican agua de horchata. In this fall version of the popular agua fresca, the traditional flavors are blended perfectly with pumpkin, spices, and sweetened condensed milk, for a rich, creamy and comforting drink you are going to love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mesh strainer
  • Cheesecloth or nut milk bag
  • Pitcher

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 ½ cups hot water
  • 1 medium Ceylon cinnamon stick or half of a large one
  • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice

Instructions
 

  • Place the uncooked rice and cinnamon stick in a medium bowl.
  • Completely cover the rice with hot water.
  • Cover the bowl and leave the rice to soak for at least 6 hours but preferably overnight. Soaking will soften the rice, making it easier to blend.
  • The next morning, pour the soaked rice, cinnamon stick, and water into a blender.
  • Add pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, condensed milk, vanilla and pumpkin spice.
  • Blend for 3-4 minutes until smooth.
  • Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or a nut milk bag into a pitcher.
  • Squeeze or press the cheesecloth or nut milk bag to get as much liquid from the solids as possible.
  • Dispose of the rice solids.
  • Mix in 2 cups of cold water.
  • Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour until cold.
  • Stir the drink before serving to ensure that any settled ingredients are incorporated.
  • Pour over ice and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or pumpkin spice if desired.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free or vegan option, use almond milk or evaporated coconut milk in place of the evaporated milk. Then, replace the sweetened condensed milk with coconut condensed milk.
  • Customize the flavor per your preference by adding more or less cinnamon or pumpkin spice. You can also add up to ½ cup of pumpkin puree for a stronger pumpkin flavor.
  • Adjust the sweetness level according to your taste by adding less condensed milk or even more sugar if a sweeter result is desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 69.4gProtein: 10.3gFat: 7.9gSaturated Fat: 4.8gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 31.7gCalcium: 275mgIron: 2mg
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