Easy Mexican Horchata

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and adds a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with potential health benefits.

Pour 4 cups of water into a clear measuring cup.

Add 1 cup of white rice to the water.

Let the rice sit in the water for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight (about 12 hours).

Pour the rice water into a blender, including the rice if desired.

Add 1 can (12 ounces) of evaporated milk to the blender.

Add 1/2 cup of whole milk for creaminess.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, preferably Mexican vanilla.

Add 2/3 cup of granulated sugar, adjusting to taste if desired.

Add 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.

Blend for 2 minutes if including rice, or 15-20 seconds if not, to mix in the cinnamon and sugar.

Pour the mixture into a glass over ice.

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