How to Make The Coquito,

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.

Add evaporated milk to the blender.

Add sweetened condensed milk to the blender.

Pour coconut milk into the blender.

Add Cocoa Lopez creamed coconut to the blender.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg to the blender.

Add 1 teaspoon of Mexican vanilla to the blender.

Pour in 1 cup of white rum into the blender.

Blend the mixture for about 30 to 45 seconds until well combined.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.

Pour into a glass container for storage.

Shake the bottle before serving to mix any settled spices.

Garnish with freshly ground nutmeg, cinnamon, and a star anise.

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