Horchata
Ingredients
1 1/3 c. uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cinnamon sticks
4 c. water, divided
1 1/2 c. whole milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Pinch of cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar, to taste
Directions
To a blender, add rice, cinnamon sticks and 2 cups water. Blend for 2 minutes until rice and cinnamon sticks are roughly ground. Add remaining 2 cups water and blend some more. Pour contents into a pitcher, cover, and let it sit overnight or at least 8 hours. Strain mixture and discard solids. Stir in milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, cloves and sugar. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir well and serve over ice. If desired, add a little bourbon or rum.