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Coquito

Coquito is a traditional Christmas drink that originated in Puerto Rico. The coconut-based alcoholic beverage is similar to eggnog, and is sometimes referred to as Puerto Rican Eggnog (though incorrectly, as coquito does not call for eggs). The mixed drink is made with Puerto Rican rum, coconut milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon. Coquito was originally found in Puerto Rico, and drinks similar to coquito are found throughout the Caribbean. There is no definitive evidence of who first created coquito. The drink was inspired by the British/American Eggnog and the Spanish made their own version of eggnog and combined it with the coconut milk and local rum, creating coquito. The variations are very similar to what they considered the original recipe: milk and sugar. Although this was seen as the original ingredient, Puerto Rico altered it by adding coconut. The recipe has 5 main ingredients but is not limited to these:

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