Description
If you like the rice-based Mexican horchata agua fresca, then you are going to love this refreshing coconut version of the classic. Made with a hint of coconut, the flavor is tropical, creamy and a great pairing to your favorite spicy tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup long grain rice
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 4-inch cinnamon stick
- 8 cups water, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Place rice, coconut, cinnamon stick and 2 cups water in blender container. Blend until smooth.
- Add 2 more cups water and blend again for 45 seconds. Set aside and let mixture rest for 10 minutes in blender container.
- Stir and pour mixture into a large pitcher through a mesh strainer.
- Stir in vanilla, sugar and remaining water to pitcher and stir.
- Serve over ice and enjoy.