Captain Morgan’s Coquitos…Rum Eggnog
This post is rum and holiday overload. That’s in part thanks to Captain Morgan, who sponsored this post as part of the Captain’s Table. I’m enjoying being at THIS table, let me assure you.
There are plenty of holiday parties to go around still, so load up on the rum and get to celebrating…I guarantee there is no party that will turn its nose up at you bringing this fine concoction.
If they do, I’m totally available over here, in case you need my address.
I am not really an eggnog drinker, but I believe MOST folks use bourbon in it. That’s fine, do that, but this is my post, and I want to use rum. Besides, rum is good and it tastes more tropical and that’s just that. Be different. Be brave. Be a Captain.
(See what I did there?)
The official name of such a drink is called a Coquito, and I felt that me offering you this information is a holiday gift of its own. However, it is the recipe that is the true gift.
It’s incredibly delicious.
Give it a go!
Rum Eggnog Coquitos
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 12 to 16 servings
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs, plus 2 yolks
- 2/3 cup Dixie Crystals sugar
- pinch of salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1/2 cup Captain Morgan’s Black Spiced Rum
- 2 tablespoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 cup sweetened whipped cream
- Additional grated nutmeg for garnish
- Toasted Coconut, for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Combine eggs, yolks, sugar, and salt in a large pot over medium low heat, whisking until well-combined. Add milk and coconut milk in a slow, steady stream until incorporated. Reduce heat to low. Stir constantly for 20-25 minutes, or until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, or reaches 160 degrees.
- Strain mixture into a bowl; add rum and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, pour into toasted coconut rimmed glass (if desired) and top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Enjoy!
Captain’s Table Challenge
Captain Morgan is teaming up with celebrity chef Hugh Acheson to launch the Captain’s Table Challenge, and we’d love for you to participate! The challenge is based around the brand’s recently launched Captain’s Table program, which encourages consumers 21+ to submit their holiday recipes and entertaining tips via social media properties. For every recipe submitted on Twitter utilizing the #CaptainsTable hashtag through the beginning of February, the brand will submit $1 to charity.
Awesome, right? Get to tweeting, and let’s raise some money for charity!
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Captain Morgan’s. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
