Coquito

Name: Coquito
Ingredients: 2 14 cups water; 2 pieces lime zest, thick strips of zest; 25 cinnamon sticks; 2 13 cups sugar; 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; 14 cup pure vanilla extract; 3 large egg yolks (optional); 2 14 cups light rum (Bacardi)

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 14 cups water
2 pieces lime zest, thick strips of zest
25 cinnamon sticks
2 13 cups sugar
1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
14 cup pure vanilla extract
3 large egg yolks (optional)
2 14 cups light rum (Bacardi)

Directions

1

Simmer water, lime zest and 1 cinnamon stick in a pot until the water turns golden, about 15 minutes.
2

Strain into a Pyrex bowl or extra large glass measuring cup (or something that can withstand the heat) and refrigerate until chilled, for 1 hour or even up to 1 week.
3

Whisk the sugar, coconut milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, egg yolks and rum into the chilled mixture, until the sugar dissolves.
4

Refrigerate for about 1 - 2 hours.
5

Stir well and serve in small chilled martini or cordial glasses.
6

Add the remaining cinnamon sticks to each glass as garnish.