1. Soak rice in 2.5 cups of hot water for 2 hours - rice will be soft but able to be broken.
2. Blend together the rice, dates, water, and vanilla extract.
3. Strain the rice water with a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher and discard the rice. Stir in the milk. Chill and stir before serving over ice.
   Pair with spicy foods or other cinnamon flavored meals.

Makes 5 servings - 1 cup per serving.