Spiced Vegan Horchata

Horchata (pronounce it with a silent "h") is a sweet traditional Spanish drink made with rice, cinnamon, and vanilla. You can drink it hot or over ice, depending on the season. This version is warmed.

Spiced Vegan Horchata
By Allison Rivers Samson

Serves 6

6 cups unsweetened vanilla rice milk
2 cinnamon sticks
1/4 cup coconut sugar (or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon clear liquid stevia) 
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1. In a 2-quart container, combine all ingredients and let sit for 4 hours or overnight.

2. Transfer to a 2-quart saucepan over low heat, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks. Transfer to mugs and garnish with cinnamon. Serve warm.


