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Coquito

Cultural Context

Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican drink enjoyed during the Christmas season, often served at family gatherings and celebrations. This creamy, coconut-based beverage reflects the island's tropical flavors and has become a symbol of holiday cheer. While the classic recipe features rum, many modern variations exist, including non-alcoholic versions, making it a beloved treat for all.

Puerto RicanPRdrink
15 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
15 ounces cream of coconut
1.5 cups dark rum
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
4 ounces evaporated milk
0.5 teaspoons nutmeg
0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 tablespoons shredded coconut

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk + sugar

Coconut cream maintains richness while reducing sugar.

white rum

🥗Healthier: coconut water

💰Cheaper: light rum

Coconut water provides a non-alcoholic option.

1

Combine 15 ounces of cream of coconut, 1.5 cups of dark rum, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 can of coconut milk, and 4 ounces of evaporated milk in a blender.

2

Add 0.5 teaspoons of nutmeg, 0.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 4 tablespoons of shredded coconut to the blender.

3

Blend until smooth.

4

Store in a sealable jar or bottle for up to a month in the refrigerator.

5

Serve by pouring into your cocktail glass of choice.

6

Optionally rim the glass with honey and coconut, and garnish with fresh ground cinnamon and nutmeg.

Cooking Techniques

blendingwhisking

Equipment Needed

blenderseal-able jar or bottlecocktail glass

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

Puerto Rican EggnogCoconut Eggnog

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