Horchata

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup uncooked, long-grain white rice
• 1 cup almonds
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 5 cups water, divided (3 cups hot, 2 cups cold)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• Cheesecloth

Directions

1. Add rice, almonds, and 3 cups of hot water to blender. Blend until very smooth.
2. Let mixture stand overnight.
3. Add 2 cups of water, blend once more for good measure.
4. Strain through multiple layers of cheesecloth.
5. Add sugar and chill.