Creamy Horchata

1Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 5 cups water, divided
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Ground cinnamon for garnish

2Instructions

1. 1

   Blend rice in blender until finely ground.

2. 2

   Add 3 cups warm water and cinnamon stick; soak 4 hours or overnight.

3. 3

   Blend mixture until smooth.

4. 4

   Strain through fine mesh strainer, pressing to extract liquid.

5. 5

   Stir in remaining water, evaporated milk, sugar, and vanilla.

6. 6

   Refrigerate until cold.

7. 7

   Serve over ice with cinnamon sprinkle.