Horchata is a traditional, sweet, and usually dairy-free beverage made of soaked grains, nuts, or seeds, water, and flavored with spices. It is a popular drink in various parts of the world, with different variations. In Spain, it is made with soaked, ground, and sweetened tiger nuts, while in Mexico, it is commonly made with rice, sugar, water, and spices, resulting in a dairy-free but milky-looking drink served over ice as a cooling beverage
. The Mexican version of horchata is made with white rice, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and water, and is often described as a sweet rice drink
. The drink can also be flavored with ingredients such as almonds, cashews, or fruits like cantaloupe, berries, or apricots
