Description
Indulge in the velvety richness of a Creamy Horchata Latte, a delightful fusion of traditional horchata with a caffeinated twist. This recipe offers both hot and iced variations for a customizable coffee experience that blends sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors in every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Horchata Latte:
- 1 cup horchata (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee or 1–2 shots of espresso
- ¼ cup milk or dairy-free milk (optional, for extra creaminess)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice (optional)
- Ice cubes (for iced version)
Instructions
- For Hot Latte: Combine horchata, coffee, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and sweetener in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat, whisking gently, until warm. Pour into a mug and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- For Iced Latte: Fill a glass with ice. In a shaker, mix horchata, chilled coffee, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and sweetener. Shake well and pour over ice. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use homemade horchata for enhanced flavor
- Add almond or oat milk for a nutty taste
- Adjust sweetness and spice to preference
- Enjoy as a morning energizer or afternoon indulgence
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop or No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg