Tropical Eggnog Delight
This Coquito cocktail is a rich and creamy tropical delight from Puerto Rico, perfect for bringing a taste of the tropics to your Christmas celebration. With its coconut and rum flavors, this eggnog-like drink is sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering. Serve it cold or over ice for a truly indulgent treat.
Tropical Eggnog Delight
A rich and creamy coconut-flavored, eggnog-like drink from Puerto Rico, spiked with rum for a delicious tropical twist.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 1 (12 fl oz) can evaporated milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 (14 oz) can cream of coconut
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 0.50 cup white rum
- 0.50 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.50 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- In a double boiler over simmering water, combine the evaporated milk and beaten egg yolks. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and reaches 160°F.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and add the cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and cloves. Blend until well combined, for about 30 seconds.
- Pour the mixture into a sterilized glass bottle and store it in the refrigerator. Serve the cocktail cold or over ice, if desired.