The iced horchata latte fuses Mexican rice horchata with espresso, a trend in coffee shops in Los Angeles and Mexico City. Combines sweetness of cinnamon and vanilla with soft bitterness of cold coffee. It is a border drink that represents contemporary Latin fusion.
Mexican
Iced horchata latte
Iced horchata latte con horchata de arroz, espresso frio y canela.
- Mexico
- Starter
- Vegetarian
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
2
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 185 kcal
- Protein 5 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Carbohydrates 32 g
- Fat 4 g
- Sodium 75 mg
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Preparation
Iced horchata latte is a preparation from Mexico with easy difficulty. Reserve for about 15 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 150 g of soaked white rice.
- Have ready: 600 ml of water.
- Have ready: 200 ml of whole milk.
- Have ready: 30 ml of cold espresso.
- Have ready: 3 tablespoons of sugar.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Blend soaked rice with water
Blend soaked rice with water, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt; strain with fine mesh. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Refrigerate horchata base for at least 1 hour until very cold.
Refrigerate horchata base for at least 1 hour until very cold.
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Prepare espresso and cool; mix with little milk if you want more…
Prepare espresso and cool; Mix with a little milk if you want it softer.
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Fill tall glasses with ice to the brim
Fill tall glasses with ice to the brim.
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Pour cold horchata over ice up to three-quarters of the glass
Pour cold horchata over ice up to three-quarters of the glass.
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Add cold espresso slowly for marbled visual layer
Add cold espresso slowly for a marbled visual layer. Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better.
Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better
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Sprinkle cinnamon and serve with a straw; stir when drinking
Sprinkle cinnamon and serve with a straw; stir when drinking.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with almond milk.
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