Arroz Agua Fresca

• 1 1/2 qt Hot; not boiling, water
• 3 c Rice
• 2 1/4 ts Cinnamon; divided
• 1/2 c Sugar
• 2 c Rice milk

Instructions

1. 1

   In large bowl, pour hot water over rice and 2 teaspoon cinnamon.

2. 2

   Soak 24 hours, covered.

3. 3

   Drain liquid from rice, reserving liquid.

4. 4

   In food processor or blender, process rice in two batches with bout 1 cup of soaking liquid per batch until nearly smooth.

5. 5

   Return rice to remaining soaking liquid.

6. 6

   Strain mixture through several layers of cheesecloth or coffee filters. (This could take as long as an hour.) Add sugar, rice milk and remaining cinnamon to strained liquid.

7. 7

   Refrigerate until chilled .

8. 8

   Before serving, process or shake to thoroughly blend.

9. 9

   Makes 8 servings of about 1 cup each.

10. 10

    Helpful Hint: Try making this drink with different varieties of rice.

11. 11

    Jasmine rice, for example, creates a different flavor than basmati or other rice.