Coquito

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups water
• 2 pieces lime zest, thick strips of zest
• 25 cinnamon sticks
• 2 1/3 cups sugar

• 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk

• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup pure vanilla extract
• 3 large egg yolks (optional)
• 2 1/4 cups light rum (Bacardi)

Directions

1. 1

   Simmer water, lime zest and 1 cinnamon stick in a pot until the water turns golden, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Strain into a Pyrex bowl or extra large glass measuring cup (or something that can withstand the heat) and refrigerate until chilled, for 1 hour or even up to 1 week.

3. 3

   Whisk the sugar, coconut milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, egg yolks and rum into the chilled mixture, until the sugar dissolves.

4. 4

   Refrigerate for about 1 - 2 hours.

5. 5

   Stir well and serve in small chilled martini or cordial glasses. Add the remaining cinnamon sticks to each glass as garnish.