MEXICAN RICE DRINKS

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Strawberries, cantaloupe, and papaya flavor these festive, easy-to-slurp rice drinks, which take after horchata, a beverage sold on the streets of Mexico.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Yield Makes 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white long-grain rice, (uncooked)
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups chopped cantaloupe, papaya, or strawberries
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup evaporated milk, (optional)
Honey (optional)
Ice, for serving

Steps:

  • Process rice in the jar of a blender until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add the water, and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap, and place in refrigerator 3 hours or overnight.
  • Transfer rice and soaking liquid to the jar of a blender; add desired fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, and evaporated milk, if using. Blend on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute; sweeten with honey, if desired. Strain through a sieve into a medium bowl; discard solids. Serve over ice.

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