Chef Zee's Coquito Recipe for the Holidays!

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk + sugar

Coconut cream maintains richness while reducing sugar.

white rum

🥗Healthier: coconut water

💰Cheaper: light rum

Coconut water provides a non-alcoholic option.

Simmer whole cloves and whole cinnamon sticks in water, then turn off the flame and let steep for 10 to 15 minutes.

Add some of the steeped tea to a mixing bowl.

Add 1 1/2 cups of evaporated milk and coconut milk to the mixing bowl.

Add coconut cream to the mixture, ensuring it is at room temperature.

Add sweetened condensed milk to taste, adjusting for sweetness preference.

Add vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg to the mixture.

Taste and adjust spices or sweetness as desired.

Add white rum (or omit for a virgin drink).

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serve over ice.

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