Mexican Cinnamon Rice Drink (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups raw long-grain white rice.
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2 canela sticks (Mexican cinnamon).
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4 cups warm water.
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2 cups milk or almond beverage.
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla.
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2 teaspoons powdered cinnamon.
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1/3 - 1/2 cups white sugar, adjusted to preference.
# Instructions:
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Mix the rice with 2 cups of warm water and the canela sticks in your blender.
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Pulse until you've got a coarse mix where the rice and cinnamon are broken down but not completely smooth.
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Pour the other 2 cups of warm water into your blender and give it another whirl until everything's well combined.
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Pour this mixture into a container, put the lid on, and let it sit in your fridge overnight or at least 8 hours so the flavors can mingle.
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Run the rice mixture through a fine strainer or cloth into a clean container, tossing out what doesn't pass through.
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Add your milk, vanilla, powdered cinnamon, and sugar to the strained liquid and mix well, making it as sweet as you want.
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Keep your drink cold in the fridge until you're ready to enjoy this tasty beverage.
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Stir it up one more time and pour it over some ice cubes for the best drinking experience.
# Notes:
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This drink goes wonderfully with any Mexican food and makes your meal feel complete.
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You can make it sweeter or less sweet, and try it with almond beverage if you want to skip the dairy.