Original recipe prevails in the contest for best coquito in Central Florida

At an event held last weekend, the original recipe prevailed, winning first, second and third place in a contest seeking to identify the best coquito in central Florida.

Maria Santa Cruz, who organizes the contest for the third year in a row, explained that in this edition 60 bottles of the creamy drink of Puerto Rican origin were presented and a total of 16 flavors competed.

The first place was won by Camille Herrena; The second position was bagged by Jocelyn Alvarez; And the third place was bagged by Dancy Palma. “All women and all with an original flavor recipe,” Santa Cruz told El Sentinel Orlando.

“The jury looks for a balanced taste, and perhaps when you mix flavors or use stronger or different liquors, you kill the flavor of the coquito and alter the flavor,” explains Santa Cruz. Said perhaps original flavor was planted as the winner in this third edition of Best Coquito in Central Florida.

“The most important thing is that the participants enjoy, sing and dance. It is an event that we do with all our heart so that our community can enjoy the beautiful moments of the island and all countries, because it gives us Connecting helps.

Coquito is already part of everyone’s tradition, even if they weren’t born in Puerto Rico. Now Coquito belongs to everyone, it is international,” Santa Cruz said.