Delicious and Refreshing Cinnamon Horchata Recipe

Indulge in the creamy and flavorful traditional Mexican drink with this homemade cinnamon horchata recipe. Made with rice, almonds, cinnamon, and sweetened with sugar, this refreshing beverage is perfect for warm summer days or as a sweet treat any time of the year.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Ground cinnamon for garnish

Directions

1. In a blender, blend rice, almonds, and cinnamon sticks with 2 cups of water until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture into a pitcher, pressing the solids to extract all the liquid.
3. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and remaining 2 cups of water to the pitcher and stir well.
4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
5. Serve the horchata over ice, sprinkle with ground cinnamon, and enjoy!

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