Caribbean Coconut Spice

This Coquito cocktail, inspired by the Puerto Rican eggnog, offers a delightful tropical twist to your holiday celebrations. The blend of coconut, warm spices, and a hint of rum creates a rich and creamy indulgence that transports you to a sunny paradise. Perfect for sipping and savoring the festive season with a touch of the tropics.

Caribbean Coconut Spice

A rich and creamy tropical twist on eggnog, the Coquito cocktail brings together coconut, warm spices, and a hint of rum for a delightful holiday indulgence.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 (2 inch long) piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 (15 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (13.5 oz.) can coconut milk
  • 1 to 2 fl. oz white rum
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the evaporated milk, cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to steep for 30 minutes. Then, strain the milk and discard the solids, letting it cool to room temperature for about 20 minutes.
  3. In a blender, combine the spiced milk, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, rum, egg yolks, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and blend until fully combined and foamy for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Serve the Coquito chilled and dust with additional cinnamon and nutmeg if desired.