…And #11: He was recently burned and isn’t ready to jump back into the fire. I will miss him.
Although slated for Thanksgiving, I made this a few days early – an efficacious mood adjuster and ideal remedy for a dating disappointment. It’s not nicknamed “The Happymaker” for nothing.
Crémasse
Similar to eggnog, but flavored with coconut, lime and almond, this Haitian holiday beverage is traditionally served on New Year’s day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 liter dark or spiced rum*
- 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 15 oz. cream of coconut (not coconut milk)
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Zest of two limes
Directions
- Combine sugar, cinnamon sticks and water in a saucepan and place on low heat. Allow sugar to fully dissolve and make a simple syrup. Remove from heat and cool.
- Whisk rum into cooled syrup. Combine condensed milk, evaporated milk and coconut cream. Vigorously whisk milk mixture into rum in a steady stream to avoid curdling. Add extracts, spices, and zest. Set aside for two hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Pour into glasses, garnish with additional nutmeg and serve. Cremasse can be served cold or room temperature – I prefer it cold.
*Dark rum allows the almond extract flavor to come through while spiced rum compliments the cinnamon and nutmeg.
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