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    By Dan Doughkneeder

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    Horchata is a creamy, cinnamon-infused beverage made by blending soaked rice with water and sweetened with sugar and vanilla. Strained to a silky texture and chilled until cold, it offers a refreshing, subtly spiced flavor. Perfect for hot days or to accompany spicy dishes, this make-ahead drink is both easy and crowd-pleasing.

    Prep:
    15 min
    Cook:
    0 min
    Total:
    15 min
    Yield:
    6 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup rice, rinsed
    • 2 cup water
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 4 cup milk
    • 0.50 cup sugar
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon

    Steps

    1. Rinse rice until water runs clear, then combine with water and cinnamon stick in a bowl; soak 4 hours or overnight.
    2. Transfer rice mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
    3. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, discarding solids.
    4. Stir in milk, sugar, and vanilla until sugar dissolves.
    5. Refrigerate until cold, about 240 minutes.
    6. Serve over ice and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.