horchata!!?

Question

how do you make it?
i have tried a few recipes but it comes out real naaasty.
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Answer 1

HORCHATA

1 cup uncooked white long-grain rice
5 cups water
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cream (optional)

Pour rice and water into a blender and process just until the rice just begins to break up, about 60 seconds. Allow rice and water to stand at room temperature for a minimum of 3 hours.

Strain the rice water into a pitcher and then discard the rice (or use it for another purpose).

Combine the milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar with the rice water, mixing well.

Chill and stir before serving over ice.

Answer 2

Have you tried this one? I got this from ALLRecipes.com

INGREDIENTS
1 cup long grain rice, rinsed
2 quarts water
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
1/2 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS
In a large saucepan, combine rice, water and cinnamon stick. Set aside for 3 hours.
After 3 hours, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
Puree rice mixture in a blender until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine sieve. Flavor with vanilla and sugar to taste. Chill, and serve over ice.