horchata

2020-06-16+17

Horchata is a Mexican drink made with rice.
If prepared right, it is very refreshing. Many stores and restaurants make it too sweet to my liking.

Each of the optional additions adds another flavor. If you've never had this, start with rice only, add the optional ingredients later and see what you like best.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need for 2 quarts = 6 servings:

1-2 cups long-grain rice
2 qts. cold water

optional:

up to 1 can condensed milk
up to 1 cup sugar / sucralose
vanilla extract to taste
cinnamon bark to taste

Pic1: horchata

Directions

2020-06-17

Pic2: rice, soaked overnight
Pic3: blend with condensed milk
Pic4: strain

Soak rice in 2 qts. water overnight refrigerated.
- Optional: add cinnamon bark if you like that.
Blend the rice with optional condensed milk.

Pic5: refrigerate
Pic6: serve with ice
Pic7: served

Sweeten and optionally add vanilla extract to taste.
Refrigerate for 2-24 hrs. to let the flavors mature.
Serve over crushed ice.
Enjoy.