Review: Bacardi Coquito
Bacardi Coquito was just released. It is a Coconut Cream Liqueur and a Limited Edition release. Coquito translates in English to Little Coconut. Coquito originated in Puerto Rico and it is a traditional Christmas drink often referred to as Puerto Rican eggnog. A traditional Coquito is made with white rum, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, cinnamon, condensed milk, vanilla, and coconut milk. Bacardi Coquito is made from a base of Bacardi Superior White rum. Toasted spices, coconut cream, vanilla, and cinnamon are blended with the rum before bottling at 30 proof. Bacardi is partnering with New York Bakery Brooklyn Cupcake in December to offer a Limited Edition Bacardi Coquito Cupcake. Read more
Review: Bom Bom Coco Mochanut
Bom Bom Coco Mochanut was launched by husband and wife team Kevin Mowers and Eva Maria Janerus in 2016. Coco Mochanut was inspired by Kevin’s attempt to deconstruct a Mounds candy bar, Eva Maria’s favorite sweet treat, while trying to craft a cocktail with the same flavor DNA. Kevin is a food scientist. Bom Bom translates to “my sweetheart” in Spain. Coco Mochanut is an all natural, gluten free, and kosher blend of chocolate, coffee, cream, coconut, and Caribbean rum. It is produced and bottled at 36 proof, by LiDestri Spirits, a private label bottler in Rochester New York. By comparison Baileys weighs in at 34 proof. Read more