Description
A refreshing, creamy Mexican-style drink infused with rich vanilla bean paste and warming cinnamon—perfect for cooling off on a hot day or pairing with spicy dishes.
Ingredients
2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
6 cups water
1 tablespoon pure vanilla bean paste
2 cinnamon sticks (or 1 tbsp ground cinnamon)
1 (14‑oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup additional water (adjust to taste)
1 cup whole milk
¼ cup cream (or extra milk)
¼ cup sugar
Ice, for serving
Optional: extra ground cinnamon or vanilla bean paste to garnish
Instructions
Rinse rice under cold water until clear, then combine in a blender with 6 cups water, vanilla bean paste, and cinnamon sticks. Blend on high for about 1 minute until broken up.
Refrigerate mixture for at least 3–4 hours, ideally 8 hours, to steep.
Strain liquid through a fine mesh into a pitcher, discarding solids.
Stir in sweetened condensed milk, additional water, whole milk, cream, and sugar. Taste and adjust sweetness, or add more cinnamon and vanilla if desired.
Serve over ice and enjoy chilled.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time:: 8 hours
- Category: 9 servings
