White Elephant

Photo courtesy of OCinSite.com
Recipe courtesty of The African Cookbook.

In a blender combine:
1 cup Moist Shredded Coconut (canned or fresh)
1 cup Milk (use coconut milk if available)
4 tbsp Sugar
6 oz. White Rum
2 oz. White Creme de Cacao
1 cup Crushed Ice

Mix until smooth.
Pour into 4-oz glasses.
Sprinkle with shredded coconut to garnish.
Serve with a straw.

Yield: 1 quart




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