Mexican Horchata

• 200g long-grain white rice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1L water (for soaking)
• 1L cold water (for blending)
• 100g sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• Ice and cinnamon sticks to serve

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse rice. Combine with cinnamon sticks and 1L water. Soak for 8 hours or overnight.

2. 2

   Drain rice, reserving soaking water. Remove cinnamon sticks.

3. 3

   Blend soaked rice with 500ml fresh cold water until very smooth, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, pressing to extract all liquid.

5. 5

   Add remaining 500ml water, sugar, vanilla, and ground cinnamon. Stir until sugar dissolves.

6. 6

   Serve over ice with a cinnamon stick. Shake or stir before each serving as it settles.

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