This twist on the classic Mexican Horchata is a refreshing pick-me-up perfect for any spring afternoon, but especially Cinco de Mayo!

Watch this cocktail being made on our YouTube channel…

For Horchata Mixture:
1/2 cup White rice and 1 cup water
2 cups water for later
¼ cup Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 of a Mexican Cinnamon stick or 1 tsp. cinnamon powder
½ cup Almond Milk (or other Milk alternative)

(Makes 8 Servings for cocktail or 4 servings for just Horchata)

For Drink:
4 oz homemade Horchata mixture
2 oz Coffee or Espresso
2 oz Dark Rum
Garnish: Cinnamon stick

Directions:
For Horchata Mixture:
Soak ½ cup rice and cinnamon in 1 cup hot water overnight in the fridge
Combine softened rice and cinnamon in a blender until smooth
Strain into a container through a fine mesh strainer to sift out any large rice pieces
Stir in ½ cup almond milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ¼ cup sugar and an extra 2 cups water
Chill mixture in fridge

For Drink:
Pour 4 oz horchata mixture over ice in a highball glass
Top with 2 oz coffee or espresso
Add 2 oz dark rum
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy!