The ingredients for Guatemalan horchata include

• 1 cup of white rice
• 1/4 cup lightly toasted pumpkin seeds (Pepitoria)
• 1/2 cup of almonds
• 4 cups of water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• A pinch of salt
• 2 cups of milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• Cinnamon powder

Instructions For Making Horchata Rice Drink

1. Rinse the rice and place it in a blender or food processor along with the Pepitoria (toasted pumpkin seeds) and almonds.
2. Add 2 cups of water and blend until the rice is finely ground.
3. Transfer the rice mixture to a large bowl and add the remaining 2 cups of water, cinnamon stick, and a pinch of salt. Stir well.
4. Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temperature for 4-6 hours or overnight.
5. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into another large bowl.
6. Discard the solids and add the milk, vanilla extract, and sugar. Stir well.
7. Chill the agua de horchata for at least 2 hours or until it’s cold.
8. Serve over ice, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick.