Almond Horchata

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk provides a dairy-free option while maintaining a similar flavor.

Start by soaking rice and almonds in water overnight.

Prepare simple syrup by combining granulated sugar and water in a saucepan.

Heat the saucepan on the stove, stirring for about 3-4 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.

Turn off the heat and let the simple syrup rest until ready to use.

In a blender, add the soaked rice, soaked almonds, and the cinnamon stick along with the water they were soaking in.

Blend the mixture for about 2 minutes until it is nice and liquidy.

Strain the blended mixture through a sifter into a bowl, whisking to separate the liquid from the solids.

Add 1 can of evaporated milk and 1 can of condensed milk to the strained liquid, mixing well to combine.

Add about 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract and mix again.

Taste the mixture and add the prepared simple syrup to sweeten to taste, mixing well.

Prepare a pitcher with ice and pour the almond horchata over the ice.

Mix one last time before serving.

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