For generations, my family has been making cremas for holiday celebrations during the Christmas season. A traditional celebratory beverage for Haitian folk, cremas is best enjoyed poured over ice, where its thick texture can be thinned as the ice melts.

Read more about the beloved beverage's history.

Technique tip: If not mixing by hand, a blender or stand mixer will reduce clumping.

Swap options: While cremas is classically enjoyed using its original recipe, folks have added anything from almond extract to fresh or powdered ginger, along with other flavorings, to their liking. You can use coconut milk instead of cream of coconut, but keep in mind that your mixture will be much thinner than the classic recipe.