Horchata Recipe

Time4h

Serves6

Traditional Mexican drink made with rice.

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Ingredients

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1
Rinse the Rice
Place the long-grain white rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.
2
Soak the Rice
In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice and 4 cups of water. Add the cinnamon stick. Let the mixture soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

3
Blend the Mixture
After soaking, remove the cinnamon stick. Transfer the rice and water mixture to a blender. Blend on high until the rice is finely ground and the mixture is milky.
4
Strain the Mixture
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, discarding the solids. This is the base of your horchata.

5
Add Sweeteners and Milk
To the strained liquid, add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and milk. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
6
Add Ground Cinnamon
Mix in the ground cinnamon to the horchata. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

7
Serve Chilled
Refrigerate the horchata for at least 1 hour to chill. Serve over ice if desired and enjoy!