Description
Coquito is a creamy and spiced Puerto Rican coconut eggnog, perfect for the holiday season. Made with coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, and a touch of rum, it’s a festive drink that’s easy to prepare and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (15 oz) coconut cream
- 1 cup white rum (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, coconut cream, rum, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Blend until smooth.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the rum or spices to your liking.
- Pour the Coquito into a glass bottle or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and meld the flavors.
- Shake well before serving. Serve chilled in small glasses, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a cinnamon stick, if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the rum quantity to suit your preference.
- For a thicker Coquito, reduce the amount of evaporated milk.
- Coquito can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg