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Horchata Latte

A silky café-style drink blending horchata concentrate with almond milk, warm spices, and steamed foam for a comforting treat.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Spanish-inspired
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup prepared horchata concentrate or homemade horchata
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey or agave optional
  • Extra ground cinnamon for garnish

Equipment

  • Milk frother or small saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mug (10-12 oz)
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Whisk (optional)
  • Fine-mesh strainer (if using homemade horchata)

Method
 

  1. Pour 1/4 cup hot water into a 10-12 oz mug to warm it for 30 seconds, then discard the water.
  2. In a small saucepan or milk frother, combine 1/4 cup horchata concentrate, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt; stir until no clumps remain.
  3. Heat the horchata mixture over medium heat for 2 minutes until steaming but not boiling.
  4. Meanwhile, pour 1/2 cup almond milk into a frother or small saucepan and steam or heat over medium heat for about 2 minutes until steaming and foamy.
  5. Discard any residual water from the warmed mug and place it aside.
  6. Pour the warm horchata mixture into the prepared mug (about 3 ounces).
  7. Slowly pour the steamed almond milk into the mug, holding back foam with a spoon; then spoon the foam on top.
  8. Dust the foam with extra ground cinnamon and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Serve immediately while the drink is hot and the foam is fresh. Adjust sweetness to taste.