Atole: Partner Up With This Hot Mexican Beverage On Chilly Days

Some of the world’s best hot beverages come from Mexican cuisine. Just like your comforting cup of creamy hot chocolate that hailed from Mexico, Atole is another well-known Mexican drink. Atole is a traditional hot corn-based beverage that is perfect to keep you warm and cozy from head to toe. The drink is typically put together by combining masa harina, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in boiling water. If you are unfamiliar with what masa harina is then it is nothing but a type of corn flour that is traditionally prepared and found in Mexico. In place of masa harina, the drink can also be prepared with rice, wheat, or oatmeal. Sometimes a dash of chocolate is added to pack this drink with extra flavours. Atole is loaded with rich, thick, and creamy flavours along with a foamy head on top. The texture of this drink varies from light to thick, depending on what ingredients one is adding up. This Mexican beverage can be relished during any time of the day. Whether it's early morning, breakfast or dinner time, a glass of atole will always soothe your soul and boost up your energy level. Nothing will make you feel comfier in winters than a warming glass of atole filled with delicious and indulgent flavours. So here is the simplest recipe for making this hot Mexican beverage at home.

Ingredients-

  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoon corn flour
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon 
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • A tablespoon of chocolate powder ( optional)
  • Vanilla extract  

Steps in the making- 

  • Take a saucepan and fill it with water. Then add all the ingredients to it.
  • Let all the ingredients boil together for at least 5 mins so that all the flavours absorb well.
  • Stir and mix well.
  • Strain into a glass or mug.
  • Voila! Your glass of atole is ready to be served.