Horchata

Directions

1. 1
   In a blender, combine the rice and warm water.
2. 2
   Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until the rice breaks up but does not form a powder.
3. 3
   Let the rice mixture stand in the refrigerator for 6 hours or up to overnight.
4. 4
   Strain the rice mixture into a container through a fine-mesh sieve or several layers of cheesecloth to remove the rice solids.
5. 5
   Pour the rice water into a blender and add the milk, vanilla and almond extracts, cinnamon, and sugar.
6. 6
   Blend for 1 minute until well combined and smooth.
7. 7
   Serve the horchata over ice with cinnamon sticks as stirrers.