Coquito

Liven up the holiday fun and add in this recipe for coquito! A deliciously rich drink just like eggnog, but with a Puerto Rican touch to it.

Three different kinds of milk, cream of coconut, rum, and cinnamon make up this unforgettable holiday recipe.

INGREDIENTS

– evaporated milk – sweetened condensed milk – cream of coconut – coconut milk – white rum – vanilla extract – ground cinnamon – shredded coconut

Place all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

Refrigerate for a minimum of one hour before serving. Serve in chilled glasses.

Place the shredded coconut in a small skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.

Run a lime slice over the top of the glass rim and coat the rim with the toasted coconut, if desired.

Tips and Recipe Variations

- I usually add a cup and a half of Bacardi to start with and then adjust based on taste. - Add more spices. Some great ones are nutmeg, ginger, allspice, etc.

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