The Festival of Holidays is in full swing and we recently got to try the Horchata (non-alcoholic version) from the booth. Annual Passholders – You can redeem one of our Sip & Savor tabs, but we recommend paying out of pocket for anyone who purchased the regular priced Sip & Savor because this wouldn’t be the best deal.

The Festival also offers a rum version to turn this cinnamon drink into a festive libation! The Cast Members also mentioned that the whipped cream contained dairy, but you could easily use a non-dairy whipped cream as well.

Not going to the Parks anytime soon? We’ve got the recipe so you can recreate this rich and creamy drink recipe at home! Thank you to the Disneyland Resort for sharing the details!

Festival of Holidays Housemade Horchata

A delicious and creamy frozen treat that is great for the holidays - or any time!

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Course Drinks

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

Rice Base

• 2 sticks cinnamon
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 2 cups filtered water

Horchata

• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup condensed milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla syrup
• 1/4 cup water

Garnish

• Dollop whipped cream
• Pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 Mexican cinnamon galleta (cookie)

Instructions

 

For rice base:

• Combine cinnamon sticks, jasmine rice, and water in container and cover with lid.
• Allow to sit, in refrigerator, overnight or for a minimum of 8 hours to ensure cinnamon sticks and rice are softened.
• Blend and strain through cheesecloth and set aside.

For Horchata:

• Combine whole milk and condensed milk in large container and stir  in rice base. Add vanilla syrup; stir.
• Add ice to serving cup and pour Horchata over ice.
• Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle cinnamon on top.
• Cut Mexican cinnamon galleta in half and place on whipped cream to create Mickey “ears.”