Linda's Coconut Horchata

A refreshing Mexican rice drink that's easy to make. I don't know if this version is traditional but I did have something similar at a very authentic Mexican restaurant. Either way, it's still delicious!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 183 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• ⅓ cup superfine sugar
• 4 ½ cups water, divided
• ⅔ cup light coconut milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour rice, cinnamon, and 3 cups water in a blender; blend until rice begins to break up, about 1 minute.

Step 2

Transfer rice mixture to a large bowl and stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups water; let stand for at least 3 hours, whisking occasionally.

Step 3

Strain rice mixture with a fine sieve into a large pitcher and discard rice.

Step 4

Stir coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla extract into the pitcher. Chill completely and stir before serving over ice.