How to Make the PERFECT HORCHATA, so refreshing so delicious!

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Agave syrup is often cheaper and provides a different sweetness.

Rinse 1.5 cups of long grain rice until the water runs clear.

Transfer the rinsed rice to a large bowl.

Break one cinnamon stick and add it to the bowl with rice.

Cover the rice and cinnamon with 4 cups of boiling water.

Cover the bowl and let it sit overnight or for at least 4 hours.

After soaking, pour the rice mixture into a blender.

Blend until the rice is smooth.

Strain the mixture into a pitcher using a strainer and cheesecloth if needed.

Add 1 can of evaporated milk and 1 can of sweetened condensed milk to the strained mixture.

Add 1 tbsp of vanilla extract and mix well.

Add 2 cups of water and mix again.

Taste and adjust sweetness with more sugar or water if desired.

Serve over ice.

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