Coquito Puerto Rican Coconut
Coquito is a creamy Puerto Rican coconut eggnog traditionally served during the holidays, blending coconut milk, rum, and warm spices into a delicious festive drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (15 oz) cream of coconut
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup white rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Cinnamon sticks (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, and coconut milk. Blend until smooth.
- Add the white rum, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground cloves, and nutmeg to the blender. Blend again to mix evenly.
- Pour the mixture into a glass bottle or jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to let the flavors meld.
- Before serving, shake the bottle gently to redistribute the ingredients.
- Serve chilled in small glasses and garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the rum and enjoy a delicious coconut milk-based treat. Coquito tastes best when chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Find it online: https://carmenwausa.com/coquito-puerto-rican-coconut/