Coconut Coquito

Coconut eggnog, a national tradition in Puerto Rico, this is the quintessential holiday drink.

• Calories: 350 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 tablespoons white sugar
• 8 egg yolks
• 4 cups coconut milk
• 8 tablespoons dark rum

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the coconut milk and the sugar in a saucepan and scald over medium heat.n

Step 2

Beat the egg yolks with the vanilla. Beat in 1/2 cup of the scalded mixture into the egg yolks. Then whisk all the egg yolk mixture into the scalded mixture. Stirring mixture constantly, cook over low heat until mixture reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). The mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. DO NOT BOIL.n

Step 3

Strain the eggnog into a bowl. Stir in the rum and let cool to room temperature. Place plastic wrap on the surface and refrigerate until well chilled. Once chilled serve with nutmeg sprinkled on top.n