Quick n' E-Z Horchata

Mexican Beverage Recipes

2 c evaporated milk 8 c water 4 cinnamon sticks 1/4 c rice flour (or 1/3 c raw white rice crushed to a powder in a blender) 3/4 c sugar 1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Note: This recipe requires refrigeration for 4 hours before serving. In large saucepan add evaporated milk, water, cinnamon sticks. Bring to boil. Reduce to simmer, cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks and reserve. Combine rice flour, sugar, vanilla in bowl. Pour in milk mixture, whisk to incorporate well. Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Pour into pitcher, discarding sediment. Serve cold over ice with cinnamon sticks for stirrers.

Submitted by Gretchen Grant
Contributed on: Tuesday May 11th, 2004 and modified on Tuesday February 21st, 2006