Learn to make Coquito,a creamy Puerto Rican holidaydrink with coconut milk,rum,and spices.It's a festive,coconutty alternative to eggnog,perfect for the season!

Here's a recipe for Coquito:

Ingredients:

  - 2 cans (28 oz) coconut milk

  - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

  - 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

  - 1 cup white rum (or more, to taste)

  - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  - 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

  - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions:

1- In a blender, combine the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, rum, vanilla extract, and spices.

2- Blend until well combined and smooth.

3- Taste and adjust the rum or spices as desired.

4- Pour the coquito into a glass bottle or container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until chilled.

5- Serve the coquito chilled, either on its own or over ice, with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top. Enjoy responsibly!

Nutritional Values:

Here's the approximate nutritional information for the ingredients used in the Coquito recipe:

Coconut Milk:

1 can (13.5 oz) contains approximately:

  - Calories: 720

  - Total Fat: 72g

  - Saturated Fat: 64g

  - Sodium: 80mg

  - Total Carbohydrates: 12

  - Dietary Fiber: 0g

  - Sugars: 0g

  - Protein: 7g

benefits:

  - Healthy Fats: Provides medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that may help with weight management and provide a quick source of energy.

  - Vitamins and Minerals: Contains vitamins C, E, B vitamins, and minerals like iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.

Sweetened Condensed Milk:

1 can (14 oz) contains approximately:

  - Calories: 1400

  - Total Fat: 25g

  - Saturated Fat: 16g

  - Cholesterol: 85mg

  - Sodium: 480mg

  - Total Carbohydrates: 256g

  - Dietary Fiber: 0g

  - Sugars: 256g

  - Protein: 35g

benefits:

  - Calories: Provides a quick source of energy, especially beneficial for those needing to gain weight.

  - Calcium: Good for bone health.

  - Protein: Helps in muscle repair and growth.

Evaporated Milk:

1 can (12 oz) contains approximately:

  - Calories: 630

  - Total Fat: 36g

  - Saturated Fat: 22g

  - Cholesterol: 125mg

  - Sodium: 500mg

  - Total Carbohydrates: 47g

  - Dietary Fiber: 0g

  - Sugars: 47g

  - Protein: 32g

benefits:

  - Protein: Important for muscle repair and growth.

  - Calcium and Vitamin D: Essential for bone health.

  - Vitamins and Minerals: Provides other vitamins and minerals important for overall health.

White Rum:

1 cup (8 oz) contains approximately:

  - Calories: 544

  - Total Carbohydrates: 0g

  - Sugars: 0g

benefits:

  - Antioxidants: Some studies suggest that moderate alcohol consumption, like that in rum, may provide antioxidants that can reduce oxidative stress.

Vanilla Extract, Spices, etc.:

  - Negligible caloric contribution

Please note that these values are approximate and can vary based on the specific brands and types of ingredients used.