Coquito (non-alcoholic)

Coquito
Coquito is a Christmas tradition much like Eggnog in the United States of America and elsewhere. Homemade coquito is served to visitors throughout the extended Christmas holidays celebrated in Puerto Rico and throughout much of the Caribbean. It is also a frequent Christmas present in a "from our home to your home" way. While Coquito has gradually become an "adult" drink with liquor, a tasty and nutritious beverage can be prepared without liquor (which may be added later on to please some of the adult tastes).

Ingredients:

• 2 cans of coconut cream
• 1 can condensed milk
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 1/2 quart regular milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoonful of vanilla extract
• ground cinammon

Blend egg yolks and condensed milk. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Gradually add evaporated and regular milk. Bring to a second boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add vanilla, stir. Allow to cool.

Serve very cold, preferably without ice in small cups. Sprinkle ground cinammon on top. Sip and enjoy.

A more conservative approach is not to include egg yolks. Try it both ways. They are both a treat to your taste buds!

Commercial varieties of Coquito have been around for a few years. Some people buy any of the commercial Coquitos and enhance the taste by adding their own ingredients.