1. a sweet beverage made from rice, almonds, or other nuts and seeds, typically served cold and popular in Spanish and Latin American cuisine
Usage: often spelled 'horchate' in some regions; commonly served as a refreshing drink in warm climates

Examples

• On a hot summer day, she ordered a cold glass of horchata at the café.
• The restaurant serves authentic horchata made with rice and cinnamon.
• Horchata is a traditional drink in Mexico and Central America.
• He mixed the horchata powder with milk to make a quick breakfast drink.
• The vendor at the market sells fresh horchata every afternoon.