Horchata

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup of white rice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 6 cups of water, divided
• 2 cups of milk
• 1⁄2 cup of artificial sweetener
• 1 tbsp of vanilla extract

Directions

1. Soak the rice and cinnamon sticks in 4 cups of water. Let sit overnight, or for at least 4 hours.

2. Transfer soaked rice and cinnamon mixture to blender. Add milk, artificial sweetener, and vanilla. Blend for 5 minutes.

3. Strain blended mixture into a pitcher using a cheesecloth or mesh strainer. Discard the solids left in the strainer or cheesecloth.

4. Add 2 cups of water to the strained liquid. Stir and serve.