Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1/2 cup whole blanched almonds
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1 cup light coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • Ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instruction

  • Combine the boiling water, rice, almonds, and cinnamon sticks in a heat-proof container. Let cool, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Discard the cinnamon sticks and transfer the rice and almond mixture to a blender. Add 2 cups cold water. Cover and blend on high got 3-4 minutes, or until very smooth. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher.
  • Heat the coconut milk and honey in a saucepan set over medium heat until the honey dissolves. Let cool, then pour into the pitcher with the rice mixture. Stir in the vanilla and salt.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve over ice and top with ground cinnamon.