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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Rice
Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Place the rinsed rice in a bowl, add 4 cups of water, and let it soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 2
Blend the Mixture
After soaking, drain the rice and transfer it to a blender. Add 2 cups of fresh water, the cinnamon sticks, and blend until the mixture is smooth.
- 3
Strain the Mixture
Pour the blended rice mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solid rice pulp.
- 4
- 5
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the horchata for at least 1 hour before serving. Pour over ice if desired and sprinkle ground cinnamon on top for garnish.