coquito

Eggnog goes by the name coquito in Puerto Rico, where, not surprisingly, rum is the liquor of choice as it is these days for many eggnog lovers in the U.S.

HOMEMADE VEGAN "PUMPKIN NOG" (AND IT'S A "NOG", NOT A MILKSHAKE!) Bryanna Clark Grogan 2007

Eggnog goes by the name coquito in Puerto Rico, where, not surprisingly, rum is the liquor of choice as it is these days for many eggnog lovers in the U.S.

Archive 2007-12-01 Bryanna Clark Grogan 2007

This past year, however, while I was looking through the refrigerator for milk and eggs to stir into some packaged pancake mix, I happened on a batch of virgin coquito left over from the night before.

Daisy’s Holiday Cooking Daisy Martinez 2010

If you find yourself in the same boat, or want to whip up a really fantastic batch of pancakes, just start by measuring equal amounts of unspiked coquito and pancake mix into a bowl.

Daisy’s Holiday Cooking Daisy Martinez 2010

One year, at my Christmas tree–trimming party, I gave each of my guests an ornament for his or her own Christmas tree or Hanukkah bush; another year, I made coquito page 151 and gave everyone a pretty corked bottle to take home.

Daisy’s Holiday Cooking Daisy Martinez 2010

Whisk about 2 cups of the coquito into the chocolate cream, then whisk that mix into the coquito.

Daisy’s Holiday Cooking Daisy Martinez 2010

A little light went off in my head and now coquito pancakes are a mandatory staple on my Christmas morning table as well.

Daisy’s Holiday Cooking Daisy Martinez 2010

This happy accident came about when I found some virgin coquito page 151 while rummaging around in the fridge to find some eggs and milk to add to the pancake mix.

Daisy’s Holiday Cooking Daisy Martinez 2010

Serve in little coffee or tea cups and sprinkle a little cinnamon over the coquito before serving.

Daisy’s Holiday Cooking Daisy Martinez 2010

I always keep some virgin coquito on hand; in the event some of the kiddies want a sip, I can happily oblige.

Daisy’s Holiday Cooking Daisy Martinez 2010