Fany Gerson, the Brooklyn-based chef behind Fan-Fan Doughnuts, confection company La Newyorkina, and Mexican restaurant Mijo, drew inspiration from horchata, a category of beverages popular in many Latin American cultures, to develop this rice drink. Gerson’s creamy and sweet horchata blanca recipe, which she named for its pure white color, makes a delightful dessert—and is equally satisfying served hot or cold. For the cinnamon stick and ground cinnamon, Gerson recommends Ceylon for its mild flavor and subtle sweetness.