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Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog-Style Drink)

Coquito—Spanish for “little coconut”—is the name given to this Puerto Rican eggnog style drink. It’s traditionally made with white rum for its delicate flavour and light colour, however amber or dark rum are also delicious. Not to be confused with coconut cream, cream of coconut is a sweet, syrupy mixture most often used in cocktails. If you can’t find it, substitute 1 2/3 cups (400 mL) coconut cream and 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar.

1. Add ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a large pitcher. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 3 weeks. 2. Before serving, stir coquito. Serve in small glasses, straight up or over ice. Garnish with a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg and a cinnamon stick, if desired.

1 can (425 mL) cream of coconut 1 can (398 mL) coconut milk 1 can (354 mL) evaporated milk 1 can (300 mL) sweetened condensed milk 2 cups (500 mL) rum, preferably Puerto Rican white rum 1 cup (250 mL) water 1 tbsp (15 mL) pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon, plus more for serving 1/4 tsp (1 mL) finely grated nutmeg, plus more for serving Cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)

Serves 12

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