Coquito

Coquito, a creamy and dreamy Puerto Rican holiday drink. This festive concoction is rich, sweet, and infused with the warming flavors of the tropics, making it a perfect choice for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings.

Course Cocktails

Cuisine Caribbean

Keyword coquito

Prep Time 10

Refrigeration Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings servings

Calories 165kcal

Author Tanya

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 12 oz can evaporated milk
1 15 oz can cream of coconut (Coco Lopez)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 ¼ cup white Puerto Rican White Rum
½ cup Spiced Rum
Ground Nutmeg and Cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions

Add the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, white rum, and spiced rum in a large blender. Blend everything together on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined, about 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the mixture from the blender into a large pitcher or bottle. Refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, but overnight is best.
Once chilled, give the Coquito a good stir or shake (if it’s in a bottle). Serve it in small glasses or cups. Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg and a cinnamon stick. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Let the coquito sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving; ideally, leave it overnight for optimal flavor blending.
Remember to use cream of coconut, not coconut milk, as they differ – cream of coconut includes added sugar, unlike coconut milk.
For a smooth consistency, blend for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the ground spices are fully integrated with the milk.

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