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Let's Make Coquito
This is Your Sign From the Universe to Make CoquitoWe know that for some of you, Coquito may be a Noche Buena staple. But for anyone out there who is yet to try it- this is your sign from the universe to make it this Christmas! Think of Coquito as the perfect substitute for egg nog. It has all the right holiday notes, with just the right amount of rum. It helps bring the perfect amount of festive to your party. In Puerto Rican culture, it is a drink that celebrates "life, success, love and culture." It's name, Coquito, comes from "little coco", which gives you a big hint as to what we will be using to make it. You take rich coconut cream, and blend it with warm spices and spiked with rum. There are many different takes on Coquito, as each family has its own taste and traditions. In our opinion, there is no right or wrong, it’s just one of those things where every family and country has a different spin on it. In our recipe, we mix in almond milk because it can stand up to the spices and balances out some of the coconut flavor. You can play with the spices here and there, adjusting to your taste and preference. Cuba’s eggnog is called “Creme de Vie.” It’s even more similar to eggnog with it’s intense custardy base. But we like that the richness of coquito, comes from combining the different milks and not eggs. Here’s what everyone is Clicking On:Here are our most clicked recipes in December! Naturally there are a lot of people looking into all the classics! Make sure you check out our What’s going on our SocialWe are always posting on our Instagram, Pinterest, and sometimes on our TikTok when we can figure it out. Make sure you are following if you haven't already. Also we are proud to announce that we do officially have a YouTube Channel! If you’ve never made it before check out our You Tube for a step by step cafecito tutorial. We have so many amazing Cuban recipes up there and of course we are featuring our Roasted Pernil here because 'tis the season! See you soon to tackle Christmas morning! xx Ani and Cristy |
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