Lola's Horchata

This horchata recipe is an easy way to make a refreshing Mexican drink with rice, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon that's great served with spicy foods.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 213 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 5 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked white long-grain rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour water and rice into a blender; mix until rice begins to break up, about 1 minute. Let rice and water stand at room temperature for at least 3 hours.

Step 2

Strain rice water into a pitcher and discard rice. Stir in sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.

Step 3

Chill thoroughly before serving over ice.