Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican eggnog commonly associated with the Christmas Holidays. If you want to add a tropical twist to your egg nog, then give this classic coquito recipe a try. Feliz Navidad!
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 ½ cup white rum ½ cup water ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
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.
Recipe by A Day in the Bite at https://www.adayinthebite.com/coquito/