Horchata

1. 1

   Wash and drain the rice.

2. 2

   Using a spice grinder (an electric coffee grinder works well too), grind the rice until fine; combine with the almonds and cinnamon bark.

3. 3

   Add 3 1/2 cups water and let sit overnight, covered.

4. 4

   Blend rice mixture until smooth using a blender.

5. 5

   Add 2 1/2 cups of water and continue blending.

6. 6

   Add sugar and vanilla extract.

7. 7

   Strain horchata into a bowl first using a metal strainer and then a double layer of cheesecloth; finish with up to an additional 2 cups of water until it achieves a milky consistency.

8. 8

   Serve cold or over ice.

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