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Coquito is a traditional creamy, beverage in Puerto Rico. Drinks similar to coquito are found throughout the Caribbean. The drink was inspired by British and American eggnogs, but the Puerto Ricans made their own version and combined it with coconut milk and local rum, creating coquito. Although milk and sugar were its basic ingredients, Puerto Ricans altered it by adding coconut.
The recipe has five main ingredients but is not limited to these:
There are many variations of coquito, all are based on their location and family traditions.
Many others are varied due to preference of flavor. Some folks add egg yolks, while others omit it completely.
The following is my favorite version.
- 1 8 oz. can of cream of coconut
- 1 12 oz. can of Evaporated Milk
- 1 14 oz. can Condensed Milk- may use half the can, if you do not want it too sweet.
- 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 1 cup of Rum your preference on the alcohol level. (Bacardi works well - dark or light)
- large glass bottle
- funnel
- blender
Pour into a large bottle or container with a tight lid.
Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Sprinkle cinnamon on top or use a cinnamon stick for garnish.
Sprinkle cinnamon on top or use a cinnamon stick for garnish.
Enjoy!
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