Homemade Horchata Iced Coffee Recipe
Prep Time:
12 hours, 15 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, broken, and 1 more for serving
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cold-brew coffee concentrate
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
  1. Toast the rice and cinnamon in a dry pan until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. Blend the rice-cinnamon mixture with 4 cups filtered water until the grain breaks down.
  3. Transfer the liquid to a large jar and add the vanilla bean
  4. Steep for 12 hours in the refrigerator.
  5. Strain the liquid twice through a coffee filter or cheesecloth and discard the solids.
  6. Transfer the liquid to a saucepan over low heat, and whisk in the sugar until dissolved.
  7. Add the cream, coffee concentrate, and almond extract.
  8. When ready to serve, strain again, if needed, and pour over clear ice into chilled glasses.
  9. To serve, sprinkle with microplaned cinnamon and garnish with a cinnamon stick.