Mexican Horchata

Cinnamon adds a little spice to this tasty drink.

• ¾ cup uncooked white rice
• 8 cups of water
• 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄8 cups milk
• ½ cup sugar

1. Soak the rice in half the water overnight.
2. Pour the rice-and-water mixture into a blender. Add cinnamon, vanilla, salt, milk, and sugar.

   

3. Ask an adult to help you blend the mixture until the rice is broken down. Pour the mixture through a strainer and into a large pitcher.

   

4. Add the rest of the water, stir well, and enjoy!