Horchata de Arroz Rice Drink
A traditional Mexican rice-based drink flavored with cinnamon and vanilla. Served cold, it’s creamy, sweet, and incredibly refreshing—perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 3 1/2 cups cold water
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Place the rice in a bowl with enough water to cover it and let it soak overnight.
- Strain the rice and discard the water. Place the drained rice into a blender. Pour 1/2 cup of the cold water and 2 cups of evaporated milk into the blender. Blend until the rice is finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add the sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla; blend well. Pour in the remaining diluted evaporated milk and cold water; blend.
- Line a strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place the strainer over another bowl to catch the liquid. Strain the rice milk through the cheesecloth, discard the solids. Repeat the process if necessary. Serve over ice.
