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Refreshing Oatmeal Drink (Agua de Avena)

Refreshing Oatmeal Drink (Agua de Avena)

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 5 cups water, quick-cooking oats, and cinnamon stick in a blender; blend until combined, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Pour the oat mixture through a strainer, collecting the liquids in a pitcher and reserving the solids. Pour remaining water through the strainer containing the solids and into the pitcher. Add sugar and vanilla extract; refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

By Becky Perez

Rachel's Coconut Horchata

Rachel's Coconut Horchata

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
1485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend 2 cups skim milk, rice, and cinnamon sticks in a blender on low speed until rice and cinnamon are slightly chopped. Increase speed to high and blend until rice is very small and cinnamon sticks are crushed, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour rice mixture into a sealable container and cover tightly. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Strain rice mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl. Discard rice and cinnamon sticks. Stir remaining 6 1/2 cups milk, coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla extract into rice mixture until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until chilled.

By Rachel Michelle

Vanilla Atole

Vanilla Atole

3.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent milk from burning on the bottom. Add sugar and stir for 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and stir for another 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl until no lumps remain. Pour into the boiling milk and stir until thick, about 8 minutes.

By MELISSAA88

Mexican Atole

Mexican Atole

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the masa, water or milk, cinnamon, and piloncillo in a blender. Blend until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour the contents of the blender into a sauce pan and bring the mixture to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. When the mixture reaches a boil, turn the heat to low and continue to whisk for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour into mugs and serve hot.

By Lizzie

Horchata

Horchata

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water and rice into a blender; mix until rice begins to break up, about 1 minute. Let rice and water stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours.
  2. 2 Strain rice water into a pitcher and discard rice. Stir in sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  3. 3 Chill thoroughly before serving over ice.

By LOLA

Atole de Elote

Atole de Elote

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add corn and cook uncovered until kernels are slightly softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  2. 2 Remove kernels from the cob using a knife and transfer to a blender. Add 1 cup water, or 1/2 cup if blending in two batches, and blend until puréed. Strain the mixture into a bowl using a fine-mesh strainer; discard the solids. Run liquid once more through a clean strainer.
  3. 3 Stir in milk; transfer mixture to a medium nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until milk is heated through. Stir in sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to low and combine 1/4 cup of the hot liquid with cornstarch. Pour mixture into the skillet and stir constantly until atole begins to thicken to desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Immediately remove from heat. Pour into pudding bowls, soup bowls, or cups.

By POSTRES de La Cipota

Almond Milk Horchata

Almond Milk Horchata

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
245 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together rice milk, almond milk, and condensed milk in a gallon jug. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts. Pour about 2 cups into a bowl; whisk in cinnamon until mostly combined.
  2. 2 Pour cinnamon mixture back into the jug; stir to combine. Add cinnamon sticks and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Stir horchata before serving over ice.

By melissacraddock

Chocolate Atole

Chocolate Atole

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk water and masa harina together in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Add milk and cinnamon. Continue stirring until thick and bubbly. Add evaporated milk, chocolate, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Cook and stir until chocolate and sugar are just melted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into mugs. Serve hot.

By radergirl1

Rum-Spiked Horchata

Rum-Spiked Horchata

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
280 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the rice and warm water together in a bowl, and let stand for 1/2 hour. Reserving the water, drain, and place the rice in the bowl of a food processor. Add the cinnamon and process until a paste forms. Return the rice to the water and let stand at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally as the water turns milky white.
  2. 2 Strain the rice through a fine sieve into a bowl or pitcher. Stir in the milk, condensed milk, vanilla, and rum, if desired, until evenly blended. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  3. 3 To serve, divide the ice cubes between four glasses, and pour the chilled horchata over the ice.

By TimG

Mexican-Style Hot Chocolate

Mexican-Style Hot Chocolate

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk cold water, sugar, cocoa powder, flour, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a saucepan until smooth. Place over low heat; bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and hot, about 4 minutes. Stir in milk; heat until hot chocolate just forms bubbles around the edge. Mix vanilla extract into hot chocolate. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender to make the drink slightly frothy.

By Allrecipes Member

Horchata Iced Coffee

Horchata Iced Coffee

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine rice, cinnamon sticks, and water in a container and let sit for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Drain rice and cinnamon sticks, but save the water. Combine rice and cinnamon sticks in a food processor or powerful blender. Process or blend until mixture resembles coarse sand.
  3. 3 Place rice mixture back into soaking water and let sit for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4 Strain rice mixture through a fine sieve into a container. Add sweetened condensed milk, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined and refrigerate horchata until ready to use.
  5. 5 Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour equal amounts of cold coffee and horchata into the glass. Add sweetener to taste.

By Yoly

Fat-Free Vanilla Coffee Creamer

Fat-Free Vanilla Coffee Creamer

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine evaporated milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, to allow alcohol in extract to cook off, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool before using or place in an airtight container and refrigerate.

By itsallrelevant

Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup

Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
1 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk and vanilla extract in a bowl.
  2. 2 Heat honey and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds; stir into milk mixture.
  3. 3 Allow to cool completely before use. Chill in the refrigerator if too hot.

By sweets3

Mom's Warm Milk

Mom's Warm Milk

4.6

Prep
1 min
Cook
2 min
Total
3 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large mug, stir together the milk, vanilla and sugar. Heat in the microwave on full power for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir in nutmeg, and serve hot.

By Dawn Scott

Hot Vanilla

Hot Vanilla

3.9

Prep
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour milk into a microwave-safe mug. Mix cinnamon and sugar together to prevent cinnamon from floating on top; stir into milk. Stir in vanilla.
  2. 2 Place mug in the microwave and heat for 1 minute and 40 seconds, or longer for a warmer drink. Stir before drinking.

By PENGUINCHEF

Vanilla Punch

Vanilla Punch

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Stir in vanilla and almond extract. Cool, and refrigerate.
  2. 2 To serve: In a punch bowl with ice, mix 1 cup syrup with 2 liters ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.

By Teri G.

Homemade Liquors

Homemade Liquors

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 Pour vodka and vanilla extract into the room temperature mixture. Pour the liquor into a sealable decanter; seal and store for at least two weeks before serving.

By Jill

Skinny Strawberry Milkshake

Skinny Strawberry Milkshake

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1/2 cup milk into an ice cube tray and freeze until firm.
  2. 2 Combine milk ice cubes, remaining 1/2 cup milk, strawberries, lime juice, and vanilla in a blender; blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

By lutzflcat

Simplest Hot Chocolate (with Maple Syrup and No Refined Sugar)

Simplest Hot Chocolate (with Maple Syrup and No Refined Sugar)

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour milk into a microwave-safe measuring cup. Heat in the microwave until hot, about 1 minute and 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Place maple syrup, cocoa, and vanilla into a mug. Pour in 1/3 of the hot milk and stir well. Add remaining hot milk.

By Liz McGuire

Homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer

Homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer

3.7

Prep
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine half-and-half and condensed milk in a small pot over medium-low heat; warm until steaming. Add cinnamon and vanilla extract. Heat for 5 more minutes, being careful not to boil.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Pour in a glass container and store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

By Erinn Danna

Old-Fashioned Root Beer Slushy

Old-Fashioned Root Beer Slushy

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1 bottle root beer into a standard-sized ice cube tray. Carefully transfer to the freezer until frozen, 3 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Whisk cold cream and vanilla in a small bowl until slightly thickened. Cover and place in the refrigerator until needed.
  3. 3 Transfer root beer ice cubes into a blender. Add 1 1/2 cups cold root beer and blend until a smooth, thick slush forms, stopping and shaking the blender as needed.
  4. 4 Pour into 2 frozen mugs, leaving about 1 inch of room at the top. Spoon vanilla cream over top and serve.

By John Mitzewich

Cranberry Liqueur

Cranberry Liqueur

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
11107 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cranberries, sugar, gin, and vanilla extract in a large sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let stand at room temperature for 6 weeks, shaking at least once a week. Pour mixture through a sieve and discard solids. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

By bella_bex