Post #756238 by Hurricane Hayward on Sat, Dec 19, 2015 9:01 AM

On 2015-12-18 10:00, mikehooker wrote:
I noticed Arriano's new batch of Don recipes has a Martinique Milk Punch that is quite a bit different than the Mai Kai recipe you posted from Saveur magazine. Besides the ingredient list, the proportions from Don appear to be a single serving whereas the Mai Kai's is a four person punch. Have you tried both? Have a preference?

I haven't tried Arriano's interpretation yet. The major difference, aside from the size, seems to be Don's Spices #2 (vanilla-allspice). Not a bad idea. My version is likely sweeter and less spicy, reflecting what I've tasted at The Mai-Kai. But I'm due to revisit that classic, so I'll be sure to post an update.

Here's a good recipe for Coquito, the Caribbean version of eggnog. It's eggless and very easy to prepare.

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (15 ounces) Coco Lopez
1 cup of white or gold rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon and nutmeg to taste

Add all ingredients to a blender and mix well. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Sprinkle with cinnamon and/or nutmeg.

Mele kalikimaka!