Refreshing and Creamy Homemade Horchata Recipe

This homemade horchata recipe is a refreshing and creamy drink made from rice, almonds, cinnamon, and vanilla. It's the perfect beverage for a hot summer day or to accompany your favorite Mexican dishes. Making horchata from scratch is easy and will impress your family and friends with its delicious flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 cup blanched almonds
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sugar
• 6 cups water, divided

Directions

1. In a blender, combine the rice, almonds, cinnamon stick, vanilla extract, and 2 cups of water. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
3. Discard the solids and return the liquid to the blender. Add the sugar and remaining 4 cups of water. Blend until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Refrigerate the horchata for at least 2 hours, or until chilled.
5. Stir the horchata well before serving. Serve over ice and enjoy!

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