Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cups warm water for soaking
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under running water until the water runs clear. In a large bowl, combine the rice, cinnamon sticks, and 4 cups of warm water. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks from the soaked rice. Transfer the rice and soaking water to a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher, discarding any solids.
- Stir in the cold water, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract (if using). Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Refrigerate the horchata until well chilled. Stir before serving over ice.