Authentic Puerto Rican Coquito Recipe
Make this creamy, spiced Puerto Rican holiday drink, Coquito, which is similar to eggnog but features rich coconut and rum flavors. This recipe is easy to follow for your next celebration.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 6 cups 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 (15 oz) can cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup white rum (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the coconut milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Add the rum, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the blender. Pulse a few times to mix well. Do not over-blend once the rum is added.
- Taste the mixture and add more rum if you prefer a stronger drink.
- Pour the Coquito mixture into clean glass bottles or jars. Seal them tightly.
- Refrigerate the Coquito for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully meld.
- Shake the bottle well before serving. Pour into small glasses and garnish each serving with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick.
Notes
- You can make this recipe ahead of time; Coquito keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- For a thicker drink, reduce the amount of evaporated milk slightly.
- If you want a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and add 1/2 cup of water or extra evaporated milk.
- Use high-quality rum for the best flavor in this traditional Puerto Rican beverage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 25