Crema de Vie | Cuban Holiday Drink Recipe (aka Ponche de Creme, Coquito, or Eggnog)

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk + sugar

Coconut cream provides a rich texture with fewer calories.

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: light rum

Rum extract offers flavor without alcohol.

Separate the egg yolks from the whites using fingers or preferred method

In a pan, combine equal parts sugar and water, bring to a soft boil over medium-high heat

Stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture looks clear

Add cinnamon sticks to the syrup and boil for 30 seconds, then turn off heat and let stand for 15-20 minutes

In a mixing bowl, add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 1 cup of rum, stir thoroughly and let stand for 10-20 minutes

Insert cinnamon stick into the storage bottle using tongs

Combine syrup, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and egg mixture in a clean mixing bowl and mix thoroughly for 3-4 minutes

Use a funnel to fill the bottle with the mixture

Cap the bottle and refrigerate for 8-12 hours before consuming, shaking well before serving

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