Ingredients

• 2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk

• 1 (15-ounce) can cream of coconut

• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

• 1 (13.5-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk, well-shaken and stirred

• 3 cups water

• 4 ounces cinnamon sticks (about 24 [3-inch-long] sticks)

• 1 ounce whole cloves (about 1/3 cup)

• 2 whole star anise

• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger

• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract

• 1 (750-ml.) bottle Puerto Rican white rum (such as Don Q or Ron del Barrilito)