horchata

[ awr-chah-tuh ]

noun

1. a chilled drink of Spain and Latin America, made from rice milk or any of various nut milks, sweetened and typically flavored with cinnamon or vanilla.

Word History and Origins

Origin of horchata¹

First recorded in 1820–30; from Spanish, ultimately from Latin hordeum “barley,” perhaps through an intermediary such as Italian, Medieval Latin, or Mozarabic; orgeat ( def )

Example Sentences

He stopped to dilute his horchata with water.

From Los Angeles Times

Trader Joe’s has inspired an intense following in the United States for its abundant selection of affordable yet distinctive store-brand products — like their spinach and artichoke dip, Greek chickpeas with cumin and parsley, and horchata ice cream — that stand out from the wares of other American supermarkets, which have largely stuck with staples branded for the mass market.

From New York Times

He admits he barely consumed natural vanilla growing up — only in horchata water — but believes he can expand locals’ interest “at least a little bit.”

From Los Angeles Times

One solution: an iced horchata latte.

From Los Angeles Times

Or maybe it’s buying a cup of agua de horchata at your favorite taqueria or opening up a new pair of kicks.

From Los Angeles Times