Horchata Recipe

Horchata Preparation Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the Rice

   In a bowl, combine the long-grain white rice and 2 cups of water. Cover and let it soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.

2. 2

   Blend the Mixture

   After soaking, drain the rice and add it to a blender with the remaining 2 cups of water and the cinnamon stick. Blend until the rice and cinnamon are finely ground.

3. 3

   Strain the Mixture

   Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.

4. 4

   Add Sweetness and Flavor

   Stir in the vanilla extract, sugar cane (or granulated sugar), and milk. Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved.

5. 5

   Chill and Serve

   Refrigerate the horchata for at least 1 hour to chill. Serve over ice and sprinkle with ground cinnamon on top before serving.