When it comes to cocktails, there are a few ingredients that always seem to make an appearance: vodka, rum, whiskey, and gin, to name a few. But there are also a number of ingredients that are used less frequently, and cream of coconut is one of them.

Cream of coconut is a sweet, thick, and creamy syrup that is made from the juice of coconuts. It is often used in piña coladas and other cocktails that call for a sweet …