Coquito is a creamy, tropical, Puerto Rican holiday drink with tons of coconut flavor. It's made with both evaporated and condensed milk, cream of coconut, spices, rum, and — in this version — egg yolks. It is always requested at my holiday gatherings. Sometimes I hide it in the fridge to keep for myself! Serve in glass cups and sprinkle with more cinnamon if desired. Feliz Navidad!
Ingredients
- 1 can evaporated milk , 12 fluid ounce
- 2 large egg yolks , beaten
- 1 can cream of coconut , 14 ounce
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk , 14 ounce
- 0.5 cups white rum
- 0.5 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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Combine evaporated milk and egg yolks in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook over the simmering water, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, and reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
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Transfer mixture to a blender. Add cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum, water, vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves; blend until combined, about 30 seconds.
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Pour into sterilized glass bottles and store in the refrigerator; serve cold or over ice, if desired.
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