Description
A creamy and refreshing Mexican beverage made with rice, cinnamon, and milk, perfect for hot days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups milk (whole milk or almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
- Ice (for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rice, cinnamon stick, and water in a bowl. Let it soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Blend the rice mixture until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, discarding the solids.
- Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and sugar until fully combined.
- Serve over ice and enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier alternative, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Adjust sweetness to your liking.
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg