Horchata

Step 1

To a blender, add rice, 2 cups of water, and 2 cinnamon sticks.

Step 2

Blend about for 2 minutes or until the rice and cinnamon sticks are roughly ground. Add the remaining water and blend again.

Step 3

Pour contents into a pitcher or container with a fitted lid and place on your countertop overnight (or for at least 8 hours).

Step 4

Pour the rice mixture into a fine mesh strainer, into a pitcher. Discard the rice.

Step 5

Stir in the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar (to your preference). Chill until ready to serve. Stir well before serving and serve over ice.