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Ingredients

1. 2 1/4 cups water
2. Thick strips of zest from 2 limes
3. 1 cinnamon stick
4. 2 1/3 cups (1 pound) sugar
5. One 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
6. One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
7. 1/4 cup pure vanilla extract
8. 3 large egg yolks (optional)
9. 2 1/4 cups (1/2 liter) light rum

Directions

1. In a saucepan, simmer the water, lime zest and cinnamon until the water turns golden, 15 minutes. Strain into a heatproof bowl and refrigerate until chilled, for 1 hour or up to 1 week. Whisk in the sugar, coconut milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, egg yolks and rum until the sugar dissolves. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Stir and serve in small glasses.