The article highlights several Chicago bars that have created unique versions of coquito, a traditional holiday drink from Puerto Rico, for the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation's annual coquito contest. Here are some of the bars and their recipes:
1. **Laberinto**: Created by Sebastian Martínez, this coquito includes peanuts and marzipan candy.
2. **Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar**: Owner Eric Roldán created a pistachio coquito that is among the top ten finalists in the contest.
3. **The Press Room**: Josue Mancero created a coquito that showcases his Ecuadorian roots, with naranjilla juice, cream of coconut, coconut water, and a canelazo-inspired tea.
These bars, along with others, have put their own twist on the traditional coquito recipe, using ingredients like peanuts, marzipan candy, pistachios, and naranjilla fruit. The contest aims to celebrate the diversity of coquito-making traditions around the world.
1. **Laberinto**: Created by Sebastian Martínez, this coquito includes peanuts and marzipan candy.
2. **Marina's Bistro and Rum Bar**: Owner Eric Roldán created a pistachio coquito that is among the top ten finalists in the contest.
3. **The Press Room**: Josue Mancero created a coquito that showcases his Ecuadorian roots, with naranjilla juice, cream of coconut, coconut water, and a canelazo-inspired tea.
These bars, along with others, have put their own twist on the traditional coquito recipe, using ingredients like peanuts, marzipan candy, pistachios, and naranjilla fruit. The contest aims to celebrate the diversity of coquito-making traditions around the world.
I mean, it's not like we haven't seen enough variations on this drink already... but hey, if you're into that sorta thing, Chicago bars are definitely giving it a spin now 
. I'm curious to try the Laberinto version with peanuts and marzipan candy - sounds like an acquired taste 
. And pistachio coquito at Marina's Bistro? That's... interesting? 
. Guess you could say it's a 'nutty' take on tradition 
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I love how these Chicago bars are getting creative with their coquito recipes! It's awesome to see them putting their own spin on a traditional holiday drink 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to try a peanuts and marzipan candy-infused coquito? 
And Eric's pistachio coquito sounds so unique and delicious 
who knew puerto rico had such a cool holiday drink tradition?! i mean i've heard of eggnog and hot chocolate but coquito is like my new favorite thing to try! 
It's awesome that they're celebrating the diversity of coquito-making traditions around the world. And I love that the contest is supporting the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation - it's great to see bars coming together for a good cause.
! I'm hoping to try out some of these coquito creations soon and experience the magic for myself.
. Can't wait to see what other creative concoctions come out of this contest!
? Like, I'm sure they're all fun and creative, but can't we just have a plain ol' coquito for once? 
But seriously, it's cool that they're trying to put their own spin on the traditional recipe. Laberinto's peanut thing sounds interesting, and I love that Marina's Bistro is using pistachios - who knew those were a thing in rum drinks? 
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i'm also loving how much fun eric at marin's bistro and rum bar is having with his pistachio coquito 
. And Eric Roldán's pistachio coquito is so smooth, I'd want to sip that all night long 
. The Press Room's Ecuadorian twist is also super cool, never would've thought to pair naranjilla juice with coconut water... genius! 
Can't wait to try these unique versions and see which one takes the top spot in the contest 
I mean, who doesn't love a good twist on a classic drink? Coquito is already lit 
And that pistachio coquito from Marina's Bistro? 
Who knew it could get any better than traditional cream of coconut? 
! It's all about celebrating the diversity and getting creative with ingredients. Can't wait to see what other bars come up with 
still loving the diversity of it all tho, coquito for everyone! 
. Coquito is already a rich drink, but now they're addin' all these weird ingredients like peanuts and marzipan candy to it. I mean, what's next? Laberinto's coquito sounds like somethin' out of a nightmare... I don't know if I wanna try that one 
. And what's up with The Press Room's canelazo-inspired tea? Sounds like they're tryin' too hard to be unique 
. Can't these bars just stick to the traditional recipe for once? 
That's a thing now? I'm not sure if I love or hate it, but hey, to each their own. I mean, who doesn't like a good peanut drink during the holidays, right? 
can't wait to see which one wins the contest