Today, the most popular versions of horchata are based on Mexican recipes, most of which use long-grain white rice as a base.

but the horchata we use in this recipe is based on the traditional Mexican style. We start with a base of rice soaked in water and then blended and strained until smooth, and use condensed milk ...

In other parts of South America, horchata is made with different ingredients. You may like to try sesame seeds or peanuts for the base, as well as lime zest, vanilla and nutmeg as flavourings.