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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Sweetening and Flavoring
Serving
Method
Preparation of Rice Mixture
- 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 removes excess starch.
- 2
Soak the Rice
In a large bowl, combine the rinsed rice with 4 cups of water and the cinnamon stick. Let it soak for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Blending and Straining
- 3
Blend the Mixture
After soaking, remove the cinnamon stick and transfer the rice and soaking water to a blender. Blend on high until the rice is finely ground, about 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
Place a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a large bowl and pour the blended mixture through it. Use a spatula to press down and extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining rice solids.
Finalizing the Horchata
- 5
Add Milk and Flavorings
To the strained liquid, stir in the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sugar to taste. Mix well to combine.
- 6
Chill the Horchata
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours to chill and allow the flavors to meld together.
Serving
- 7
Serve the Horchata
To serve, fill glasses with ice, pour the chilled horchata over the ice, and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top.