NATIONAL DAY

Food and drink have a powerful ability to make a holiday very special and one such drink is Coquito, a Puerto Rican, tropical version of eggnog that is traditionally enjoyed around the holiday season. The name Coquito can be translated to mean, ‘little coconut and since this holiday drink is flavored generously with rum and coconut, we think that the name is very apt. Just one sip of Coquito will transport you to a sunny island where palm trees sway in the wind, and a crystal blue sea laps a sandy shore – it really is the island spirit in a bottle. Although delicious and tempting all year round, Coquito is typically made and reserved especially for the holidays, with families returning to their own historic family recipes that have been passed down through their generations whenever they decide to recreate the taste they have known and loved for years. Whether youve never tasted the delights of Coquito before or have had a recipe in your family for generations, National Coquito Day marks the perfect time to enjoy this holiday beverage before the major days of the holiday season begin. Serve it up cold in a shot glass and dust the rim with cinnamon for a traditional Coquito experience, and dont forget to share it far and wide with your family and friends in the holiday spirit.