Coquito!!!!

For those of you who are not puertorican or do not know what Coquito is, let me enlighten you.

Coquito is a mixture of milk and coconut milk, rum, brandy, a pinch of salt, and a small slash of Vanilla. The marriage between the coconut and the rum is one that one has to experience. So far this recipe has won all the "eggnog" contests it has entered. Should I share with you?

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Coquito Recipe (Hope you realize what a gift I am sharing!) HO! HO! -- I sense some trepidation in my part ... let's see if you get lucky!

Preparation:

Take half a gallon of milk and wash the container properly so as no to have any residuals of the milk.

Ingredients:

2 cans of evaporated milk

2 cans of Coco Lopez Coconut Cream (same stuff used in making Pina Coladas)

1 pinch of salt

1/2 teaspoon of Vanilla

1 shake of Cinnamon

about 1 cup white rum (my fav is Don Q Cristal)

1 tablespoon Brandi (any kind) -- is for making it smooth....

Procedure

Take all of the ingredients and pour into the half gallon milk container cover it and shake away. I then put in clean water bottles to give away.

Serve: in shot or cordial glasses -- LESS IS MORE WOULD BE APPROPRIATE HERE - This exclamation is meant to alert the weak of heart.

Or if I am going to a big party, I bring 1/2 to a gallon of same. It has always been voted as the best one. Sorry for that. It is my humble opinion that it is the best. I must give credit to my sister Chiqui for sharing the easy recipe with me.

After I stabbed myself about 6 years ago opening a coconut, I made the decision to befriend Coco Lopez and contribute to their annual revenues at the end of the year!

Make it, share it, you will be remembered.

From my kitchen to yours with all my love during this Holiday season!

Hey... if you keep posted, maybe I will share my coquito flan or caramel custard!