Horchata
Serves: 2

1 cup Water
1 cup Long Grain Rice
1/2 cup Sugar
4 cups Milk
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Vanilla

Place rice in a bowl with enough hot water to cover. Let sit overnight on counter.

Next day, remove the water. Place rice, 1/2 cup fresh water and 2 cups milk in a large capacity blender (7-8 Cups) until rice is all ground up. Add sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Blend.

Add the remaining two cups milk, and 1/2 cup water. Blend. Strain through thickly layered cheesecloth (more than once may be necessary; do NOT squeeze the cloth). Chill and serve.

Note: This is a favorite for youngsters of all ages. Also, the rice starch in this drink is an excellent way to "put out the fire" on your tongue while eating hot/spicy meals. In summertime, add crushed ice to drink to make a slushy.