Authentic Mexican Horchata

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Long-grain white rice
• 4 cups Water
• 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 12 ounces Evaporated milk
• 0.5 cups Condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon(optional)
• 0.25 cups Granulated sugar(optional)
• 2 cups Ice cubes

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the white rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.

2. 2

   Place the rice and the two cinnamon sticks into a large bowl or blender jar with 4 cups of water.

3. 3

   Let the rice and cinnamon soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight.

4. 4

   Pour the rice, cinnamon sticks, and soaking water into a high-speed blender and process until completely smooth.

5. 5

   Strain the mixture through a very fine-mesh sieve or several layers of cheesecloth into a large pitcher to remove all grit.

6. 6

   Whisk in the whole milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

7. 7

   Taste and add additional sugar if a sweeter profile is desired, then refrigerate until chilled.

8. 8

   Stir well before serving over ice and garnish with a dusting of ground cinnamon.