Ingredients

4ozsweetened condensed milk,(1 can)

15ozcream of coconut,(1 can), like Coco Lopez or Goya

12ozevaporated milk,(1 can)

13.5ozcoconut milk,(1 can)

2tspvanilla,or 1 vanilla bean, split and seeded

2whole cinnamon sticks

½tspgrated nutmeg

2cupsrum

grated nutmeg,or ground cinnamon for garnish, optional

Preparation

Place the sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, coconut milk, vanilla, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg (all the ingredients except the rum) in a large saucepan.

Warm over medium-high heat until just starting to simmer. Remove from heat, cover, and let infuse for 30 minutes.

Remove the cinnamon sticks and the vanilla bean (if using) and pour the mixture into a punch bowl or pitcher.

Add 1 cup of rum and taste. Add more rum for a stronger punch.

Chill this in the fridge for at least 2 hours or for up to 3 days.

Serve neat or over ice in small portions. Garnish with grated nutmeg or ground cinnamon as desired.