Caribbean Coffee

Directions

1. 1
   Note: You can replace the coconut with packaged coconut and coconut milk, but it won't be as much fun to prepare.
2. 2
   Drive two holes into the coconut with a hammer and nail.
3. 3
   Drain the coconut liquid into a saucepan.
4. 4
   Bake whole coconut at 300 F.
5. 5
   for thirty minutes to release coconut meat from hard shell.
6. 6
   Grate fresh coconut (about one cup).
7. 7
   Place saucepan over low heat and combine grated coconut, coconut liquid, and milk.
8. 8
   Heat until creamy.
9. 9
   Strain, reserving both grated coconut under broiler or in fry pan on top of range.In warmed mugs, blend hot coconut milk with equal amounts of hot coffee.
10. 10
    Sweeten with sugar.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
12. 12
    Serves 8.