Horchata Iced Coffee Refresher
Make a creamy, spiced iced coffee drink using homemade horchata for a refreshing summer beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup prepared horchata (see notes for quick version)
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee or cold brew concentrate, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of ground cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your horchata base ahead of time and chill it completely.
- Brew your coffee or cold brew and allow it to cool to room temperature, then chill thoroughly.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the chilled horchata over the ice.
- Slowly pour the chilled coffee over the horchata mixture.
- Stir gently to combine the layers.
- Add vanilla extract and stir once more.
- Garnish the top with a light dusting of ground cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- For a quick horchata base, mix 1 cup of unsweetened almond or oat milk with 2 tablespoons of sugar (adjust to taste), 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir well until sugar dissolves.
- Use strong coffee or cold brew for the best flavor balance against the sweet horchata.
- If you prefer a thicker drink, use slightly less coffee or add 1/4 cup of crushed ice and blend briefly.
- This recipe works well with espresso shots instead of brewed coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
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