Horchata is a popular milky drink in Mexico and throughout Latin America, as well as Spain. The specifics vary by the location, but the Mexican variety is often made with rice and cinnamon. It can be made with a slew of other ingredients, too, from oats to coconut. Sometimes nuts get involved. I used the recipe from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paletas-Authentic-Recipes-Mexican-Frescas/dp/1607740354">Paletas, by Fany Gerson</a> as a starting point, then riffed from there. Swapped in brown rice and brown sugar—both instead of white. Reduced the sugar and added salt. And instead of whole milk, I went with cashew milk. You could do almond milk, coconut milk, or even rice milk. P.S. Use this horchata instead of milk or cream for the best iced coffee ever.

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