Strawberry Horchata

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons rice flour or brown rice flour
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1 cup almond beverage
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 pounds strawberries (washed and hulled)
• 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 6 cups of water

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix flour, cinnamon stick and almond beverage in a blender or food processor until cinnamon is pulverized. Pour into a small pot and warm over medium-high heat until it starts to boil. Add vanilla extract, turn the heat off and set aside.

2. 2

   In a food processor or blender, combine strawberries (remember to leave a few extras for garnishing), condensed milk and one cup of water. Mix until well integrated and as smooth as possible.

3. 3

   Strain rice flour mixture into the water, pour in the strawberry-condensed milk mixture and mix well. Adjust for sweetness.

4. 4

   Either cut in half or chop strawberries to garnish the glasses.

5. 5

   Chill or pour over ice and serve.*