Puerto Rican Rum Punch
Coquito is a traditional festive drink in Puerto Rico, which inspired this sweet, creamy, coconut flavored punch recipe. Ideal for special occasions and friendly gatherings.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 cup water
12 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
1 (15-ounce) can cream of coconut
1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 cup rum
Ground cinnamon (optional)
Cooking Directions:
- Place water, cloves, cinnamon sticks and ginger in small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat; cover. Cool for 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger piece.
- Place cream of coconut, evaporated milk, rum and cooled spice water in blender container; cover. Blend for about 30 seconds or until well blended. Refrigerate in glass container or bottle for at least 2 hours or until well chilled. Shake well before pouring.
- To Serve: Serve in aperitif glasses for a 2-ounce serving. Sprinkle with cinnamon powder if desired.
Makes 10 (1/2 cup) servings.
Tip: Place a cinnamon stick in the bottled coquito for extra spice.
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