IT'S FIVE O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE: Coquito

Written by Liz Hensel

Holidays in my family mean cinnamon and cinnamon sticks are coming out of the cupboard. The aroma fills the house as my grandmother prepares her homemade coquito.

Coquito is a staple holiday drink in our household. No Thanksgiving or Holiday party is complete without one of these traditional homemade bottles.

Here is my coquito recipe. Enjoy a wonderful holiday season and if you make your own make sure to tag us! @fxbgneighbors

Ingredients:

14oz sweetened condensed milk

12 oz evaporated milk

15 oz cream of coconut

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2 cinnamon sticks

¼ tsp ground cloves

12 oz of rum of your choice

Instructions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients EXCEPT the cinnamon sticks, in the blender and pulse for few seconds until completely comes together and smooth.

2. Transfer the mixture into a glass jar with a lid, bottle, or a pitcher. 

3. Refrigerate for up to 4 hours, until completely chilled throughout.

4. Shake it up before serving.

5. Pour into glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and the cinnamon stick.

Note: I usually make 2 or 3 bottles the night before my Holiday dinner. This will make the drink a little more concentrated and the extra chill adds a delicious effect.