Horchata: the delicious summer drink recipe from Mexico

Step 1

Place the rice, almonds and cinnamon sticks in a high speed blender. Blend for about 40-60 seconds until you get a ground mixture.

Step 2

Pour in 2 cups of water, and add vanilla and sugar. Blend for up to 30 seconds. You may need to stop occasionally and shake the blender if the mixture sinks to the bottom of the jug. If the blender is large enough, add the milk and remaining water, then blend for extra 30 seconds until creamy. Transfer the mixture into a bowl and let it soak overnight in the refrigerator.

Step 3

After soaking, lightly stir the mixture.

Step 4

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher. Discard the rice and any other pulp.

Step 5

Add the ice, garnish with cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon, then serve and enjoy!