Horchata

Yield: 7 cups

Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes

Contains: Tree nuts, dairy

Description

Horchata de Arroz is a popular & refreshing Mexican drink made with ground rice, milk and cinnamon. One of the reasons Horchata is very popular in Mexico, is that its the perfect pairing for spicy & flavorful meals.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of white rice
• 1 cup sugar adjust depending on how sweet you want - 2/3 cup of sugar if you want it less sweet.
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 Tbsp vanilla
• 1 Can 12 ounces Evaporated milk
• 1.5 cups of milk or almond milk
• 1 Liter of water
• Ice

Instructions

1. Start by soaking the rice, cinnamon, and almonds in a bowl of water all night, or at least for 5 hours so that the rice softens slightly.
2. Strain the water from the cinnamon, rice, and almond mixture that were soaking, disposing of water.
3. Blend the cinnamon, rice, and almond mixture with evaporated milk until a smoother mix is formed and the grains of rice are completely ground.
4. Strain the resulting liquid into a pitcher, and add the sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix well until everything is well combined.Add a liter of water, and serve with ice. Enjoy!

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