In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients.
Cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Pour mixture into a blender, add sugar and whirl on high several minutes until as smooth as possible.
Strain through a fine sieve or a sieve lined with cheesecloth, pressing on solids until only a semi dry pulp remains.
Pour liquid into a pitcher and add cold water or milk.
Taste and sweeten with more sugar if necessary.
Serve over ice.
Ingredients:
2/3 cup uncooked white rice
1 1/4 cups blanched almonds
1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
2 1/2 cups hot water
1 cup sugar ( or to taste)
2 cups cold water or 2 cups milk
Steps/Methods:
In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients.
Cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Pour mixture into a blender, add sugar and whirl on high several minutes until as smooth as possible.
Strain through a fine sieve or a sieve lined with cheesecloth, pressing on solids until only a semi dry pulp remains.
Pour liquid into a pitcher and add cold water or milk.
Taste and sweeten with more sugar if necessary.
Serve over ice.
