Traditional Puerto Rican Coquito Recipe
Traditional Puerto Rican Coquito is a creamy, coconut-based holiday drink made with coconut milk, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, warm spices, and white rum. Blended until smooth and chilled, this festive beverage offers rich flavors with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 13.5 ounces coconut milk (1 can)
- 13.2 ounces cream of coconut (1 can)
- 12 ounces evaporated milk (1 can)
- 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1/2 of a can)
- 1 cup white rum (Don Q) or to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Garnish
- Cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Combine coconut milk, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and white rum in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well combined.
- Chill the Mixture: Pour the blended Coquito into an airtight or sealed container and place it in the refrigerator. Allow it to chill for at least four hours, which helps the flavors to meld and the drink to thicken slightly.
- Shake Before Serving: Before serving, shake the container well to ensure the mixture is homogeneous, as the ingredients may settle during refrigeration.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the Coquito chilled into glasses and optionally garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick for an aromatic finish.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum entirely or substitute with rum extract to taste.
- Adjust the amount of rum based on your preference for alcohol strength.
- Use an airtight container to preserve freshness and flavors while chilling.
- Shake well before pouring as the mixture can separate slightly when refrigerated.
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