Recipe of the Week

Coquito

Coquito is a seasonal Puerto Rican drink that has coconut milk and cream with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Welcome in the holiday season…

Prep: 5 Serves: 16

Recipe via Cookslate

Ingredients

• 27 oz canned coconut milk ((2- 13.5 oz. cans))
• 15 oz cream of coconut ((Coco Lopez))
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• 12 oz evaporated milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 2 tsp rum extract, (optional )

Instructions

1. Combine the coconut milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in the blender and blend until smooth.
2. Transfer the mixture into a pitcher or container and refrigerate for up to 4 hours so the flavors can meld together and chill.
3. Shake or stir before serving.
4. Pour into glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, cinnamon stick, or sweetened coconut flakes.

Recipe adapted from the original source, via Cookslate.