Description
Coquito is a creamy, traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink made with a rich blend of evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, and coconut milk, flavored with warm vanilla and cinnamon, and optionally spiked with white rum. This smooth and sweet coconut-based eggnog-like beverage is perfect for festive gatherings and can be served chilled with a cinnamon stick garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 15 oz cream of coconut
- 13.5 oz coconut milk
- 0.5 to 1 cup white rum (optional)
Flavorings & Garnish
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg (optional, for garnish)
- Cinnamon sticks (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend the milks and cream: Add the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, and coconut milk into a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is fully smooth and combined, ensuring a rich and creamy base for your Coquito.
- Add flavorings and rum: Pour in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and white rum if using. Blend again briefly just to incorporate these ingredients evenly throughout the mixture without overmixing.
- Chill the Coquito: Transfer the blended mixture into a pitcher or sealable bottles. Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld and the drink to become refreshingly cold.
- Serve and garnish: Before serving, shake the bottle or stir the pitcher well. Pour the chilled Coquito into small glasses. Garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick and a light sprinkle of ground nutmeg or additional cinnamon for a festive touch.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the white rum.
- Use full-fat cream of coconut for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Shake or stir well before every serving as some ingredients may settle.
- Coquito can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Adjust the cinnamon and nutmeg quantities based on your spice preference.
