Starbucks Instant Coffee Horchata Recipe

A popular tradition in Mexico and Spain, this beverage often features rice, milk and cinnamon. Learn how to make a quick, delicious version with Starbucks VIA® Instant Coffee.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED
 1 cup long-grain white rice
 2 cups water (to soak rice)
 1 tsp vanilla extract
 1 tsp ground cinnamon
 ½ cup sugar
 2 packets Starbucks VIA® Instant Italian Roast
 10 ½ cups milk

Instant Coffee Horchata
1

Soak rice in the water overnight, or for at least 1 hour.

2

Add the rice and its soaking water to a blender, along with the vanilla, cinnamon, sugar and Starbucks VIA® Instant Coffee. Blend for 2 minutes.

3

Strain the blended mixture into a storage container and stir in the milk.

4

Cover the container and chill the mixture completely (overnight is optimal).

5

When you’re ready to serve the horchata, pour it into a serving pitcher, leaving any sediment behind.