Horchata

Directions

1. 1
   Grind the rice into a fine powder using a coffee grinder.
2. 2
   Place the ground rice, almond, and cinnamon into a large bowl with 3 1/2 C water.
3. 3
   Cut the vanilla beans in half the long way, scrape the seeds into the bowl, and then throw the beans in after them.
4. 4
   Cover and leave overnight.
5. 5
   The next day, add the sugar and 1 1/2 C water.
6. 6
   Puree everything in your blender, then strain.
7. 7
   The best tool weve found for straining is a Thai tea sock, which is basically a fine cotton mesh on a metal ring with a handle.
8. 8
   Serve chilled.