Coquito -its an EGG-less "Eggnog" with lots of spices and lots of rum!
GINGER & SPICE DECOCTION:
Start by pouring 3/4 cup of water into a medium sized sauce pan.
Then, add fresh grated ginger to the pan.
Next add 10 whole Cloves into the pan.
Finally, add the cinnamon sticks into the pan.
Once you have added all the ingredients, bring the water to a boil. The decoction should be a beautiful dark ember color.
Allow the decoction to cool and strain it.
Add about 5 – 6 TBS to your Coquito mixture. ( This is a flavor base of the Coquito, the KEY to a good tasting Coquito Rum Drink).
COCONUT CREAM MIX
Start by adding a can of Coco Lopez Coconut Cream ( to a blender or a bowl, if you want to mix by hand).
Next add the 14oz can of sweetened Condensed Milk.
Now add the 12oz can of Evaporated Milk.
Sprinkle 2 tsp of Cinnamon ( heaping, overflowing).
Measure and add 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract.
Add 5-6 Tbsp of the Ginger & Spice Decoction
Finally add 6 jiggers of White Rum ( about 8 oz white rum) and blend it together very well, making sure all the ingredients have -especially the coconut cream.
Chill and enjoy!