Horchata

INGREDIENTS

White rice (long grain) Cinnamon stick Water Vanilla extract Whole milk Ice

Soak the white rice

01

Place the rice and cinnamon stick in a large bowl, add  hot water, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Soak overnight, or at least 8 hours, to develop the cinnamon flavor.

Blend and strain the rice

02

Pour the rice, cinnamon, and water into your blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and strain the mixture. Add the milk, vanilla extract, the rest of the water, and sugar.

Let chill in the fridge

03

Let the drink chill in the refrigerator before serving. The rice mixture will settle at the bottom, stir before serving it.

Add ice and cinnamon

04

Add a good amount of ice to a cup and pour. Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top for an added touch of flavor.

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