Rose-Vanilla Oat Horchata: My Twist on a Classic Mexican Refresher
A creamy, cinnamon-kissed twist on classic Mexican horchata, this rose-vanilla oat version adds floral warmth and velvety texture for a refreshing drink that’s both comforting and elegant – perfect for brunch, self-care, or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes + soaking + chilling
- Yield: 2½ cups 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 2 cups filtered water (plus more for soaking)
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- Seeds from ½ vanilla bean (or ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of ground cinnamon (plus extra for dusting)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Soak rice and oats in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain and blend with 2 cups fresh filtered water and vanilla seeds until smooth.
- Strain through a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or towel into a pitcher.
- Stir in rose water, maple syrup, and a pinch of cinnamon. Adjust to taste.
- Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice with extra cinnamon and optional rose petals or cinnamon stick garnish.
Notes
Use rose water sparingly to avoid overpowering flavor. For extra smoothness, strain twice. Keep chilled and enjoy within 3 days. For added creaminess, stir in a spoonful of coconut cream. Great served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: rose vanilla horchata, oat horchata, floral rice drink, dairy-free horchata, brunch beverages
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