Horchata Lojana
Horchata Lojana is a traditional Ecuadorian drink made from a variety of herbs and flowers. It's a refreshing and healthy beverage that's perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Ice cubes - To serve
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Water - 4 cups
- Rose petals - 1 tablespoon
- Lemon balm - 1 tablespoon
- Lemon verbena - 1 tablespoon
- Chamomile - 1 tablespoon
Let's Get Started
- Combine the chamomile, lemon verbena, lemon balm, and rose petals in a large bowl.
- Boil the water and pour it over the herbs and flowers. Let it steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a pitcher, discarding the herbs and flowers.
- Add the sugar to the pitcher and stir until it's dissolved.
- Let the horchata cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it until it's chilled.
- Serve the horchata over ice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Beverage
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 1g
- Carbs: 35g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Sugar: 30g