It's Competition Season For Coquito, Puerto Rico's Boozy Holiday Treat
At the Coquito Masters, the competition is as stiff as the Puerto Rican cocktail. But this year, the contest has a bittersweet mission in preserving a culinary culture impacted by Hurricane Maria.
Hot chocolate, spiced cider, mulled wine — chances are you've probably had one of these to warm up around the holidays.
For many Puerto Ricans, coquito is the go-to holiday favorite. It's a creamy, boozy rum punch that Puerto Ricans on the island and around the world mix up to sip and to share this time of year.
Think eggnog,
