Horchata & Espresso Iced Latte: Easy Homemade Recipe
This easy iced horchata espresso latte recipe is the perfect combination of sweet and creamy horchata with rich espresso, chilled over ice. The spicy and sweet cinnamon flavors pair perfectly with strong coffee, making it a perfect iced drink when you're craving something extra tasty!
Servings 1 16 oz cup
Equipment
- 1 small pot
- 1 high speed blender
- 1 fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth
- 1 Large Bowl
- 1 stirring utensil
- 1 16 oz serving glass
Ingredients
Quick Homemade Horchata (Enough for 2 Servings)
- 1/2 cup white rice
- 3 cups filtered water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup whole milk (substitute with 1/2 cup water for dairy free)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Iced Latte (1 serving)
- 1 cup homemade horchata
- 1/2 cup ice (plus more if desired)
- 2 shots espresso
- 1 sprinkle ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Quick Homemade Horchata (Enough for 2 Servings)
- Combine rice, 2 cups of the filtered water, and the cinnamon stick in a small pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and let and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool to about room temperature.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and transfer the rice to a high speed blender. Add 1 cup of filtered water and blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl.
- Stir in milk (or 1/2 cup of water for dairy free), maple syrup, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Store in the refrigerator until you're ready to make lattes!
Iced Horchata Espresso Latte (1 Serving)
- Add 1 cup of homemade horchata to the bottom of your serving glass.
- Layer 1/2 cup of ice over horchata, plus more if desired.
- Pour 2 shots of espresso for the final drink layer.
- Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Enjoy!