Coquito - a taste of Puerto Rican Christmas

[Edward Hamilton]

From the NY Times . . . (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/21/nyregion/21coquito.html?_r=1)

[leisure master]

Coquito is a really great drink - I had it just a couple of weeks ago for the first time.

Too bad no recipies in that article - just a big tease!

[Rum Runner]

Here is a great recipe from a Viequense.

2 (12 oz.) cans evaporated milk

2 (14 oz.) cans sweetened condensed milk

1 (15 oz.) can coconut cream, such as Coco Lуpez

1 bottle (750ml) plus to taste, Ron del Barrilto Two Star Rum

1/4 cup brandy ( Spanish is best)

Ground cinnamon

10 cinnamon sticks

Mix all ingredients, except cinnamon and cinnamon sticks with a hand whisk and chill. Serve in glasses with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Felicidades!

[RonJames]

Rum Runners recipe is right on. This is an awesome drink and a great alternative to egg nog. Thank you Rum Runner for sharing.

[Mistahunter]

This is an amazing alternative to egg nog...I actually have enjoyed it more!

I have never made it...so here is my chance.

Any rum alternatives to your original suggestion? I haven't seen Ron Del Barrilto in my area.

Would Bacardi 8 work? (Yes, I have become a fan).

Thanks

[Rum Runner]

Would Bacardi 8 work? (Yes, I have become a fan).

Thanks

Absolutely!

[forrest]

Here is a great recipe from a Viequense.
That sounds delicious!
2 of those and then a walk to get the old blood pumping (then of course followed by to more!).

[Rum Runner]

That sounds delicious!
2 of those and then a walk to get the old blood pumping (then of course followed by to more!).

forrest..Two of those and try to get out of your beach chair! I usually just opt for "I'll lay on my towel!" ...A nice dip in "El Mar Caribe" is refreshing enough to bring everyone around for a nightcap. or three.