Strawberry Horchata

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 6 cups water
• 10 oz strawberries (washed, hulled, and cut into chunks)
• 1-12 oz can evaporated milk (read notes)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sugar (or any sweetener you prefer)
• ice cubes (to serve)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the rice under cold water. Place it in a large bowl and add the cinnamon stick.

2. 2

   Add 4 cups of water and let it soak for at least 4 hours or better yet, overnight.

3. 3

   Add the soaked rice and cinnamon along with 2 cups of soaking water to a blender.

4. 4

   Blend it on high for 3-4 minutes.

5. 5

   Strain the liquid into a large pitcher and discard the leftover pulp. Add also the remaining soaking water.

6. 6

   Add ⅔ of the strawberries to the blender with 2 cups of water and blend until smooth. Strain into the pitcher.

7. 7

   Add the evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and sugar. Stir well until combined.

8. 8

   Add the remaining strawberries to the pitcher and adjust the sweetness to taste.

9. 9

   Fill some glasses with ice cubes and serve immediately.