A Creamy, Cinnamon-Spiced Iced Coffee That Beats the Coffee Shop Version
Craving a cozy, cinnamon-spiced espresso with a smooth, creamy finish—without the dairy or the café price tag? Enter the Horchata Oatmilk Espresso: a bold, sweet, and refreshing iced coffee made with homemade horchata, oatmilk, and rich espresso. Inspired by the Starbucks fan favorite, this DIY version is cleaner, more customizable, and honestly? Way more satisfying.
🌾 What Is Horchata Oatmilk Espresso?
Horchata Oatmilk Espresso is a dairy-free iced coffee that combines the traditional Latin-inspired flavors of horchata—think rice, cinnamon, vanilla—with oatmilk and fresh espresso. The result is a layered, lightly sweet, cinnamon-kissed drink with a creamy texture and bold coffee kick.
It’s like café culture met traditional comfort—with a modern wellness twist.
🧾 Ingredients & Tools
Homemade Horchata Base:
- 450 g (16 oz) oat milk
- 90 g (½ cup) long grain white rice
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ⅛ tsp salt
For the Espresso Drink:
- 3 oz (3 shots) freshly brewed espresso
- 2 tsp honey (or brown sugar/syrup)
- 5 oz homemade horchata
- Ice cubes
Equipment:
- Blender
- Fine mesh sieve
- Jar or shaker
- Espresso machine, Moka pot, or instant espresso
🧋 Step-by-Step: How to Make Horchata Oatmilk Espresso at Home
1. Make the Horchata
- Warm the Oatmilk: Heat in microwave until just simmering (about 90 seconds).
- Blend: Combine warm oatmilk, rice, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a blender. Blend for 60 seconds.
- Steep & Chill: Transfer to container and refrigerate for 4+ hours or overnight.
- Strain: Use fine mesh sieve to remove rice and cinnamon stick. Store in fridge.
2. Brew the Espresso
- Use espresso machine, Nespresso, Moka pot, or mix ¾ tbsp instant espresso with 3.75 oz hot water.
3. Shake the Espresso
- Sweeten: Mix honey/sweetener into hot espresso.
- Shake: Fill shaker with ice, pour espresso in, and shake vigorously until chilled and frothy.
4. Assemble the Drink
- Add ice to your glass.
- Pour in the sweetened, shaken espresso.
- Top with 5 oz of chilled horchata.
- Stir gently and garnish with cinnamon if desired.
🛠️ Customization Tips
- Sugar-Free Version: Use monk fruit, stevia, or sugar-free vanilla syrup.
- Milk Swap: Almond, soy, or dairy milk all work well.
- Hot Version: Use steamed oatmilk and warm horchata for a cozy latte.
- Cold Brew Option: Sub espresso with cold brew concentrate for a smoother flavor.
📏 Starbucks-Style Ratios (Homemade Edition)
| Size | Horchata | Espresso Shots | Oatmilk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tall | 1 tbsp | 2 | 5 oz |
| Grande | 2 tbsp | 3 | 7 oz |
| Venti | 3 tbsp | 4 | 10 oz |
🎨 AI Image Prompt
Prompt: A tall glass of homemade Horchata Oatmilk Espresso on a rustic wooden table, filled with ice, creamy layers of cinnamon-speckled oatmilk and espresso, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Sunlight streams in, highlighting the frothy top. A cinnamon stick and vanilla bean rest beside the glass, with a small bowl of rice and a coffee espresso shot in the background. Cozy, inviting, and fresh.
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Homemade Horchata Oatmilk Espresso with cinnamon, ice, and oatmilk served in a glass with natural lighting
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