Coquito (Puerto Rican nog)

[Mosca]

This is a nice change of pace from egg nog. The recipe makes almost half a gallon. It’s a little strong as written, adjust the rum as you see fit.

• 1 1/2 cups dark rum
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (15 oz) can cream of coconut (Coco Lopez)
• 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
• 4 oz evaporated milk
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons shredded coconut, optional

Blend together everything but the rum. Stir in the rum, pour into a large jar (I used two quart Mason jars) and chill at least an hour. The recipe I saw says there is no substitute for Coco Lopez brand, I found it at the grocery in the cocktail mix section.

Feliz Navidad!

[DTro]

My college kid, moments ago, mixed one up for mom, right before I saw this posting. I can attest that it is delicious with-out Coco Lopez brand.

[Mosca]

That’s a great coincidence!

[Old Glory]

I make them every year. Fantastic!

[Bkhuna]

My Puerto Rican friend just gave me a big batch the other day. Great stuff!