May 2021 - Rum Astrology

by ,

                  Taurus the Bull

                            April 20 - May 20

Taurus is an earth sign and is ambitious, reliable, stubborn, and indecisive. Like the animal that represents them, Taureans are all about strength, stamina and will. Stubborn by nature, the Taurus will stand his/her ground to the bitter end, yet they are generous with their time, possessions and love.

My rum cocktail choice for Taurus is the Coquito, an ambitious cocktail but also one that is traditionally shared amongst family and friends.  The Coquito is a cocktail that originated in Puerto Rico, and is typically a cherished recipe handed down from generation to generation.   It requires a little work, but the end result is well worth it.

Place all ingredients into a large container with a lid, shake well, and seal up tight and refrigerate for at least 48 hours before serving:

                             Coquito

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans of Evaporated Milk
  • 1 can of Condensed Milk
  • 2 cans of Coco Lopez
  • 1 750mL bottle of dark Puerto Rican Rum
  • 1 teaspoon of Ground Nutmeg
  • 3 Cinnamon Sticks

Directions:

Serve over ice and garnish with your choice of ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, or chocolate shavings.