Coquito is a traditional festive drink in Puerto Rico, which inspired this sweet, creamy, coconut flavored Puerto Rican Rum Punch recipe. Ideal for special occasions and friendly gatherings. Cheers!

Puerto Rican Rum Punch

1 cup water

12 cloves

2 cinnamon sticks

1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled

1 (15-ounce) can cream of coconut

1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

1 cup rum

Ground cinnamon (optional)

1. Place water, cloves, cinnamon sticks and ginger in small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat; cover. Cool for 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger piece.
2. Place cream of coconut, evaporated milk, rum and cooled spice water in blender container; cover. Blend for about 30 seconds or until well blended. Refrigerate in glass container or bottle for at least 2 hours or until well chilled. Shake well before pouring.
3. To Serve: Serve in aperitif glasses for a 2-ounce serving. Sprinkle with cinnamon powder if desired.

Makes 20 (2-ounce) servings.

Tip: Place a cinnamon stick in the bottled coquito for extra spice.

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