Rice-And-Cinnamon Cooler

Similar to horchata, but easier. Light and sweet drink from Southern Living. Cook time is chill time.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 2 1/2 quarts

Ingredients

• 1 (3 inch)  cinnamon sticks
• 2 (32 ounce) containers  rice milk
• 3  cups 2% low-fat milk
• 1  cup sugar
•  cinnamon stick (optional)
•  crushed  ice

Directions

1. Break one cinnamon stick into small pieces. Cook in a small skillet over high heat 6 minutes or until lightly browned.
2. Process cinnamon pieces, rice milk and 3 cups milk, in batches, in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a saucepan, discarding cinnamon pieces.
3. Stir in sugar and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Chill 2 to 4 hours. Serve over crushed ice with cinnamon sticks, if desired.