MERIDEN — During the holidays at most Puerto Rican households, you’ll find laughter and togetherness and coquito.
Coquito, which translates to “little coconut,” is a seasonal Puerto Rican drink made with coconut milk, coconut cream, spices, and with or without rum.
The sweet concoction is a staple among Puerto Rican households across the country that has captured national recognition in recent years, through celebrities like Martha Stewart and popular television shows like The Tonight Show.
But what else does coquito have that makes it so special?….
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