Holiday Spiced Horchata

Ingredients

• 8 cups filtered water, divided
• 1 cup Riceland Plump and Tender Medium Grain Rice
• 2 cinnamon sticks, crushed
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. In a blender or food processor combine 4 cups of water, rice and crushed spices.
2. Pulse about 10 times to break up spices further and to crush the rice.
3. Pour into a bowl and allow the mixture to soak at room temperature for 4-6 hours.
4. Add the remaining water, sugar, honey, vanilla, and salt and whisk to combine.
5. Puree the mixture in batches until smooth, then strain through a cheesecloth or very fine mesh strainer.
6. Stir to combine and chill for 4-6 hours.
7. Serve cold with additional ground cinnamon sprinkled on top if desired.

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