Description
Make this creamy, coconut-based Puerto Rican holiday beverage. This Coquito recipe delivers rich flavor and a smooth texture perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 (15 oz) can cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup white rum (adjust to your taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the coconut milk, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, and condensed milk in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Add the rum, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the blender. Pulse briefly to mix everything together. Do not over-blend once the alcohol is added.
- Taste the mixture. Add more rum if you prefer a stronger drink, or more spice for extra warmth.
- Pour the mixture into a glass bottle or pitcher.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the drink to chill thoroughly.
- Shake well before serving, as some separation may occur. Serve chilled over ice, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- You can substitute the white rum with spiced rum for a different flavor profile.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and add 1/2 cup of coconut water for thinning.
- This drink keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- If you want a thicker texture, reduce the amount of evaporated milk slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approximately 500
- Sugar: High (due to condensed milk)
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: High
- Saturated Fat: High
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: High
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Low
- Cholesterol: Low