Horchata: The Milky Elixir of the Gods (and Latin America)!

Ingredients
• 1 cup of white rice
• 1 cup sugar adjusts depending on how sweet you want - 2/3 cup of sugar if you want it less sweet.
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 Tbsp vanilla
• 2 cups of milk or almond milk
• 1 Liter of water
• Ice
Instructions
1. Start by soaking the rice, cinnamon, and almonds in a bowl of water all night or at least for 5 hours so that the rice softens slightly.
2. Strain the water from the cinnamon, rice, and almond mixture that were soaking, disposing of water.
3. Blend the cinnamon, rice, and almond mixture with water until a smoother mix is formed and the grains of rice are completely ground.
4. Strain the resulting liquid into a pitcher, and add the sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix well until everything is well combined, and serve with ice. Enjoy!