Classic Horchata
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6 servings
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 cup water
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For serving
- ice, for serving
- ground cinnamon, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the rinsed rice, cinnamon sticks, and 4 cups of water in a large bowl or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, until the rice has softened and the water is lightly cloudy and fragrant with cinnamon.
- 2
Discard the cinnamon sticks. Working in batches if needed, transfer the soaked rice and all of its soaking liquid to a blender. Blend on high speed for 2 full minutes, until the mixture is as smooth as possible and the liquid looks opaque and milky.
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