• 1 c long grain white rice (dry, uncooked)
• 2 cinnamon sticks (approx. 3 inches each)
• 4 c water
• 1/2 c granulated sugar (or more to taste)
• 1 t vanilla extract

Add rice, cinnamon sticks, and water to a high speed blender. Blend about 30 seconds on high speed or until roughly chopped. Allow to sit for at least 3 hours, or overnight.

Strain through a fine mesh sieve, keeping the liquids. Return to blender and add sugar and vanilla. Blend an additional 30 seconds. Chill at least one hour and serve. For additional creaminess, add 1 cup milk.