Coquito
Description
This coquito recipe makes a coconut-flavored, eggnog-like drink from Puerto Rico that's spiked with rum for a deliciously rich and creamy mouthfeel.
Ingredients
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1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
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2 large egg yolks, beaten
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1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut
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1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
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1/2 cup white rum
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1/2 cup water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions
1
Combine evaporated milk and egg yolks in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats the back of a spoon and reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
2
Transfer mixture to a blender. Add cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum, water, vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves; blend until well combined, about 30 seconds.
3
Pour into a sterilized glass bottle and refrigerate. Serve over ice, if desired.