Posted on: December 24th, 2010 Coquito
Coquito is an eggnog-like alcoholic beverage traditionally served in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and other islands with a strong Spanish influence. . It is made with egg yolks, rum, coconut milk, coconut cream, sweet condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The drink is commonly associated with the Christmas holidays, where it is traditionally served along with other holiday food.
Variations of the drink include ginger, ground nuts, vanilla and evaporated milk; these ingredients are not required but are used to make the taste sweeter. Coquito is served in shot glasses or small cups and it is usually sprinkled with grated nutmeg or cinnamon.
A Cuban version (with no garnishes) uses one can of Coco López, one can of evaporated milk, one cup of white rum, and two scoops of coconut ice cream.
Many people opt for not including the eggs.
Ingredients
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup white rum
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In the top of a double boiler, combine egg yolks and evaporated milk. Stirring constantly, cook over lightly simmering water until mixture reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). The mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Transfer mixture to a blender, and add cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum, water, cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla. Blend for about 30 seconds. Pour into glass bottles, and chill overnight.
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