You’ll definitely be feeling very merry after a few shots of coquito. Coquito is a delicious traditional holiday cocktail that originates from Puerto Rico. Think of it as the Puerto Rican version of egg nog. Most coquito recipes use eggs, some do not.

Today, I’m going to share with you my twist on coquito, by adding one of my favorite foods – CHOCOLATE!! This is an eggless chocolate coquito recipe, and is the easiest chocolate coquito recipe you’ll find!

My chocolate coquito recipe is sweet, rich, with a kick of Bacardi rum. Get ready to be addicted!

For those of you who are purists, and do not like / want chocolate in your coquito, do the same recipe, but without the cocoa powder.

To make Chocolate Coquito, you will need:

INGREDIENTS:

7 tablespoons of 100% unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cans 15 oz sweetened cream of coconut

1 can 12 0z evaporated milk

1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk

1 tablespoon of nutmeg

1 tablespoon of cinnamon powder

1 1/4 cup of white rum

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Equipment used: Professional Blender (super amazing blender!), Measuring Spoons and Cups, Clear shot glasses, Clear glass bottle, Chalk

Here comes the easy part: All you need to do is combine all the above ingredients in an above average sized blender (my blender is 72 oz).

I love this cream of coconut

Once you’ve combined all the ingredients in a blender, blend on HIGH till it becomes a smooth consistency.

Once you start blending, your mixture will have a brown, chocolate color:

Pour your mixture into a clear glass bottle. To add an extra touch, I used chalk to write chocolate coquito.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to let your chocolate coquito chill for at least two hours. Once it has chilled for at least two hours, it will have a thick texture, and will be super delicious. I promise, it is worth the wait!

Two hours have passed, you are now ready to enjoy your chocolate coquito! Pour baby, pour! I recommend serving in clear shot glasses:

Coquito is a perfect Christmas gift or a great addition to your upcoming holiday party.

Cheers!

Have you ever had coquito? What are your favorite holiday drinks?

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Good news: Today, I’m also giving away a coupon for one bag of La Famiglia DelGrosso Grandma Murf’s Italian Style Meatbals and La Famiglia DelGrosso Uncle Joe’s Vodka Celebration. See below for details. Good luck!

INGREDIENTS

20 La Famiglia DelGrosso Grandma Murf’s Italian Style Meatballs

20 2 oz mini martini glasses


20 skewers

20 pitted olives
20 cubes provolone cheese
1 jar La Famiglia DelGrosso Uncle Joe’s Vodka Celebration

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS

• Cook the meatballs in Uncle Joe’s Vodka Celebration on low heat for one hour. Stir every 10 minutes to prevent sauce from burning.
• Place an olive and piece of cheese at the end of each skewer.
• When meatballs are finished cooking, set aside for approximately 15 minutes.
• Spoon a small amount of vodka sauce into each martini glass.
• Insert a meatball onto the bottom of each olive and cheese skewer.
• Place each meatball skewer into a martini glass.
• Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve.

Enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of DelGrosso  Photos taken by me

Have you ever tried meatball martinis? Will you be trying this recipe?

To get a head start on ingredients for the meatball martini recipe, I’ve partnered with DelGrosso to giveaway one bag of La Famiglia DelGrosso Grandma Murf’s Italian Style Meatballs and La Famiglia DelGrosso Uncle Joe’s Vodka Celebration.

How to enter DelGrosso Giveaway:

1. Follow @delgrossdish on Instagram
2. Follow @camille.miami on Instagram
3. Tag at least two friends on Instagram

Bonus entries: Leave a comment below and include your Instagram handle if you follow us on Instagram (comment ideas -who would you make these meatball martinis for? Do you ever host dinner parties? Anything else you’d like to share!

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To make the Strawberry Mixture for the July 4th Parfait, you’ll need:

16 oz frozen strawberries

1 1/2 cups of sugar

1/3 cup cold water

3 teaspoons unflavored gelatin

For the Cream Mixture:

1 3/4 cups vanilla flavored almond milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup sugar

2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin

Garnish:

1 Pint of blueberries

Method:

Strawberry Mixture:

1. Combine the strawberries and sugar in a medium saucepan (over low heat). Make sure to stir the sugar and smash the strawberries intermittently for about ten minutes. This will allow the sugar to dissolve and for the strawberries to mostly liquid.
2. Pour 1/3 cup cold water into bowl, and add 3 1/4 teaspoons of gelatin. Stir and allow gelatin to dissolve.
3. By now, your strawberries and sugar mixture, should be mostly liquid. Add your gelatin mixture to the strawberry mixture.
4. Strain the strawberry mixture into a bowl. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.

Cream Mixture:

1. In new saucepan, combine all ingredients for cream mixture, except the gelatin. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
2. Pour 1/3 cup cold water into bowl, and add 2 teaspoons of gelatin. Stir and allow gelatin to dissolve.
3. Add gelatin mixture to cream mixture, and allow cream mixture to cool to room temperature.
4. Fill glasses (I used stemless wine glasses) with strawberry and sugar mixture first, and refrigerate for an hour.
5. Fill glasses with second layer (cream mixture). Refrigerate for an hour.
6. Repeat step 4 and 5.
7. Garnish with blueberries and enjoy!

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Honestly I am not a big Vday fan. Well, I’m not too much into the extra stuff. I’m not going to lie, I’ve sent my share of gifts and treats to my love one, but over time I realized that I much prefer those quiet moments we spend together. (especially since we go out to eat regularly and do other activities).

What is love really but making memories with someone you care about?

So here’s an easy recipe for some rum truffles that you can proudly say you made yourself (it’s that easy) or you can even make together as a Vday activity. Kind of like an after dinner couples event (well once you do some pre work). A perfect opportunity to get chocolate dusted together and have a few giggles over some wine.

These truffles are just so delectable. And the addition of rum, gives it that extra umph.

These are plain but you can easily add dry cherries, or your favorite whole nut and “wrap” it with the chocolate.

Now don’t be fooled by the “it’s chocolate” and think it’s a mild candy. The rum is a creeper, especially if you did like me and used a spiced rum. Plus I always feel like the chocolate intensifies the flavor of the rum.

Here are some points to note when making these truffles:
1. When dusting the chocolate with the cocoa powder, wash your hands with cold water so that it’s not too hot and melts the chocolate as you’re rolling them. Every now and then I would put my hand on the bowl that’s holding the chilled chocolate just to get it cold.

2. If you do not want this to be too strong, use less alcohol. It’s chocolate, you can omit it if you prefer.

3. Don’t have a small cookie scoop? Use a a table spoon to scoop it out and roll.

4. Truffles are soft so don’t over roll.

5.  These do not have to be perfect.. Love isn’t!!

Even if you are planning to head out for Valentines with your loved one, these truffles would make a great pre gift (nicely wrapped up with a bow) for the day.

Enjoy and be Safe!!
Renz

Rum Truffles Recipe

Ingredients (makes approx 25 medium truffles)

• 9 oz Whipping creme
• 4 1/2 oz milk chocolate
• 6 oz dark chocolate
• 3 tbsp rum
• 2 tbs butter
• 3 – 5 tbps cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp confectioners sugar

Method:
Add chopped milk chocolate and dark chocolate to a bowl (I put them all in my blender)
Add whipping creme to a saucepan and bring to a point just before boil.
Add whipping cream to chocolates and mix till smooth
Add butter and rum and leave to cool (can be left overnight)
Line a baking try with parchment paper
Sprinkly cocoa powder unto a plate
With cool hands scoop out some chilled chocolate and roll in palm of hands with cocoa powder. Place on paper
Repeat till all is rolled.
If the process is taking long and rolled truffles begin to sofen do in batches and place rolled ones back in fridge.
Leave balled truffles in fridge to set.
Can be stored in air tight container for up to 5 days

Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!  If you make these delicious rum truffles, post a photo on Join Me in Miami’s Facebook!

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