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Horchata Mexican Traditional Drink


  • Author: Roxie

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice and place it in a large bowl with the cinnamon sticks and 2 cups of water.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
  3. Remove the cinnamon sticks and pour the rice mixture into a blender.
  4. Add the remaining 2 cups of water and blend until the rice is finely ground and the mixture is smooth.
  5. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher or large bowl.
  6. Add the sugar and vanilla extract to the pitcher and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  7. Add the milk and stir to combine.
  8. Chill the Horchata in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  9. Stir before serving and enjoy!