[lachicalatina]

Here is the version of coquito that I love because of the fact that they boil some seasonings for much added flavor and that makes it so yummy. It's a similar technique that they use with rice pudding...boiling the ginger and all the other spices adds incredible flavor. For more information about the recipe and it's history go the website below. It's great information.


"COQUITO" PUERTO RICAN PUNCH
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooling time: 2 hours
Serves: 5
1 cup water
12 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
1 can (15 oz.) COCO LOPEZ Real Cream of Coconut
1 can (12 fl. oz.) CARNATION Evaporated Milk
1 cup rum
Powdered cinnamon, (optional)
Place water, cloves, cinnamon sticks and ginger in a small saucepan. Cook at medium heat until boiling. Remove from heat, cover. Let cool 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon, cloves and ginger.
Place the coconut cream, evaporated milk, rum, water and spices in blender, cover. Blend for 30 seconds or until well mixed. Refrigerate in a crystal container or bottle for at least 2 hours or until liquid is very cold. Shake well before serving.
To serve: Serve 2 ounces in appetizer glasses. Sprinkle with powdered cinnamon if desired.
Advice: Drop a cinnamon stick inside the bottle/container for added flavor.

Pasted from <http://boricua.com/comida/coquito_eng.html>