Maple Horchata Martini
Heather Bowes
A maple horchata martini is a sophisticated and creamy cocktail that blends the sweet, spiced flavors of traditional horchata with the rich, caramel notes of maple syrup. Typically made with rice milk or almond milk, cinnamon, and vanilla, this martini is then elevated with a splash of vodka and rum for a smooth, indulgent drink. It's an ideal choice for those seeking a unique and flavorful twist on classic cocktails.
The ratio for Maple Horchata Martinis are as follows:
1 1/2 ounce of vodka (1 shot)
3/4 ounce of rum or Kahlúa (½ shot)
4 1/2 hours of Horchata (3 shots)
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 4 cups hot water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/3 cup Ben’s maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups of evaporated milk, or dairy free substitute, almond, rice or coconut milk
- Vodka
- Rum or Kahlua
- Ben’s Maple sugar and ground cinnamon for garnish
Directions
- Combine the rice, half of the hot water, and cinnamon sticks in a blender. Blend until course ground, add the remaining hot water and blend again.
- Refrigerate overnight or for 8 hours.
- Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer. Discard the course ground rice and cinnamon.
- Combine the strained rice/cinnamon liquid with the evaporated milk (or alternative milk), vanilla and maple syrup and stir to make your Horchata.
- The Horchata itself is delicious over ice. Store this in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Garnish your martini glass by wetting the rim of the glass and dipping it in a bowl of maple sugar and cinnamon.
- To make your Maple Horchata martini, combine 1 ½ ounces of vodka, 3/4 ounce of rum, and 4 ½ ounces of Horchata in a shaker with ice.
- Shake your cocktail shaker vigorously, strain chilled martini into the prepared glass.