Vegan Horchata (Dairy-Free, Easy & Refreshing)
This vegan horchata is light, creamy, and full of warm cinnamon flavor - made dairy-free with rice milk, oat milk, and cinnamon syrup. A quick and refreshing take on the classic Mexican drink!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 ounces 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shake
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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1–2 tablespoons cinnamon simple syrup (adjust to taste)
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A small shake of cinnamon powder (optional)
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½ cup oat milk (or other non-dairy milk of choice)
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1 cup rice milk
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Ice (for serving)
Instructions
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Add the cinnamon simple syrup to a glass, then add a small shake of cinnamon powder.
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Pour in the oat milk. Use a handheld milk frother to blend the cinnamon powder smoothly into the milk. (If you don’t have a frother, use a mason jar or shaker with a lid.) You can also skip the cinnamon powder if you prefer.
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Fill the glass with ice cubes.
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Top with rice milk, stir gently, and enjoy right away.
Notes
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Make ahead: Mix the syrup, oat milk, and rice milk in advance and store in the fridge for 3–4 days. Stir before serving, as the milk may separate. For best results, skip the cinnamon powder when making ahead and add a little when serving if you’d like extra spice.
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Customize: Add more syrup for sweetness or more oat milk for creaminess — it’s very flexible.
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Flavor boosts: A splash of vanilla, a pinch of nutmeg, or even a shot of espresso turns this into a fun twist, like a horchata latte.
