Dirty Horchata

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 cups cold water
• 12 oz. 1 can evaporated milk
• 1-1/2 cups whole milk
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• Ice cubes
• 1 cup cold brew concentrate

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine rice, almonds and cinnamon sticks. Cover with warm water and let soak for 5hours, or overnight, until rice and cinnamon sticks have softened.

2. 2

   Strain and discard water from rice mixture. Pour mixture into a blender. Add evaporated milk, cover and blend on high. The mixture should be thick and smooth.

3. 3

   Push mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, into a pitcher. Stir in water, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla. Stir to combine thoroughly. Refrigerate to chill, at least 30 minutes.

4. 4

   --- To serve: ---

5. 5

   Divide horchata among ice-filled glasses and top with cold brew concentrate, to taste (about 2 to 3 tablespoons cold brew for each cup of horchata).

6. 6

   Enjoy!