MOCAFE™ Mexican Agua Fresca Horchata
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HORCHATA RECIPE
Making horchata from scratch is extremely time consuming and labor intensive. MOCAFE’s Mexican Horchata mix allows you to make a delicious drink with one single step.
Pre-Mix for Restaurant: MOCAFE™ Mexican Horchata 5 lb. base with 3 1/2 gallons of water and serve with crushed ice. Your customers will love this horchata recipe, and it will drastically reduce the labor required by your staff.
Ice Blended 16 oz. Serving: Mix 2 Scoops of MOCAFE™ Horchata mix to 6 oz. of water, milk, almond, or rice milk and blend with 12 oz of ice until smooth
WHAT IS HORCHATA?
It is a classical Mexican drink, typically made from rice, cinnamon, and sugar. It is cream colored, slightly sweet, and can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Horchata has become a popular option in Mexican restaurants across the United States.
WHAT DOES HORCHATA MEAN?
So the question gets asked a lot, but the word does not have any deeper meaning. It is simply the name of the drink.
HISTORY
The history of this tasty treat may surprise you. Horchata technically originated in Africa, rather than Mexico. However, the original version was different than the horchata we now know. For starters, it was originally made with ground tiger nuts which are common in Southern Europe and Northern Africa.
Furthermore, this drink slowly spread from Africa up into Europe, then across the Atlantic. It was here in the Americas that white rice and cinnamon started being used rather than nuts. In conclusion, the recipe has remained the same throughout Mexico and the rest of the Americas.
