Horchata

This Mexican rice drink is Gehrig's favorite!

1 cup white long-grain rice (uncooked)

3 cups water

1 1/2 cups chopped cantaloupe, papaya, or strawberries

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup evaporated milk (optional)

honey (optional)

ice, for serving

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.

I love the jars they serve it in!