Horchata is a sweet and creamy rice drink. If you've never had it before I can understand how that might not sound very appetizing, but take my word for it. This stuff will change your life.
1cupuncooked long grain white ricerinsed until water is clear
4cupswater
1cinnamon stickor 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon
1/2cupmilk
1/2tablespoonvanilla
1/3cupwhite sugarUp to 2/3 cups to sweeten more
Instructions
Pour the rice into a mesh strainer and run it under your faucet for a good 30 seconds, or until the water runs clear. Add the rinsed rice to your blender.
Add 4 cups of water and cinnamon stick to the blender. Blend until rice is slightly broken up, about 1 minute.
Refrigerate overnight. Technically you can do 3 hours, but 7 or 8 hours gives it more flavor.
Pour liquid through a mesh strainer into a pitcher. Discard rice. Add vanilla, milk, and sugar to taste. Serve over ice sprinkled with cinnamon.