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Coquito

(Puerto Rican EggNog)

Coquito (little coconut) is a holiday tradition in Puerto Rico. It is similar to eggnog but its base is
sweet coconut and rum. this recipe is straight forward, delicious and does not require eggs. It's a
holiday favorite in my family and hopefully it will be one in yours as well. This recipe yields around

50 oz.

Ingredients How To:

1 (15-oz) can cream of coconut 1. combine all ingredients (minus the
1 (14-oz) can of sweetened condensed milk garnish) into a blender.
1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk 2. process until smooth.
12-oz white rum, or to taste 3. refrigerate and allow the flavors to
1 tsp coconut extract, or vanilla extract develop for at least an hour.

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 4. Serve chilled and garnish with the
1/4 tsp ground cloves nutmeg or cinnamon.
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
Note: it will keep in the refrigerator for at
Garnishes: ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, least five days.
cinnamon sticks