Horchata

• 1 cupwhite rice, long-grain uncooked
• 5 cupswater
• 1/2 cupmilk, 1%
• 1 1/2 tspvanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tspground cinnamon
• 2/3 cupgranulated sugar

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Method

1. 1

   Wash hands with soap and water.

2. 2

   Pour the rice and water into the bowl of a blender; blend until the rice just begins to break up, about one minute. Let rice and water stand at room temperature for about three hours.

3. 3

   Strain the rice water into a pitcher and discard the rice. Stir the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar into the rice water.

4. 4

   Chill and stir before serving over ice.