Horchata

If there is a better drink than horchata out there, I have yet to find it. I never knew how easy it was to make, so I have a feeling this will be an horchata-filled summer...

- 1 cup white rice, uncooked
- 5 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract

1. Place the rice and water in a blender. Blend for 30 seconds, then remove half of the water into a bowl. Blend what remains for another 30 seconds, then remove half of the remaining water into the bowl. Blend what remains for 1 minute, then transfer to the bowl. Let it sit for 3 hours at room temperature.

2. Strain the rice water into a blender. Discard the rice. Add the milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Run it through the blender to make sure the cinnamon integrates into the drink. Let the foam die down and serve chilled.