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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
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup cream of coconut
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup leche condensada (condensed milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup white rum

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Gather all ingredients: evaporated milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, leche condensada (condensed milk), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and white rum.

2

Pour 1 cup of white rum into a mixing container.

3

Add evaporated milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, leche condensada, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the container.

4

Mix all ingredients together thoroughly.

5

Pour the mixture into bottles, leaving space for shaking.

6

Refrigerate the bottles before serving.

7

Shake well before serving.

Cooking Techniques

blendingwhisking

Equipment Needed

blendermixing bowlwhiskmeasuring cups

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freesoy-freevegan

Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

Puerto Rican EggnogCoconut Eggnog

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