Description
Experience the creamy, coconut-forward magic of authentic Puerto Rican Coquito—a festive holiday drink that brings families together. This traditional Caribbean eggnog alternative combines coconut, rum, and warm spices to create a smooth, indulgent beverage perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- Core Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) cream of coconut (Coco Lopez recommended)
- 1 can (15 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large egg yolks (optional)
- ½–1 cup Brugal or dark spiced rum
- ½–1 cup Bacardi white rum or coconut rum
- 2 cinnamon sticks (for infusion and garnish)
- Garnish & Optional Additions:
- Ground nutmeg
- Star anise seeds
- Extra cinnamon sticks
- Cinnamon sugar for glass rim
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and ensure you have a high-powered blender. Chill the blender pitcher for 10 minutes before use.
- Combine Base: Add cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk into the blender. Warm thick cream of coconut slightly for smooth blending.
- Add Flavor: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Blend for 2 minutes until smooth. If using eggs, add now and blend until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate Rum: Add ½ cup each of dark rum and white rum, blend, and taste. Adjust to preference—don’t exceed 2 cups total.
- Final Blend: Blend an additional 30 seconds to ensure a silky, homogeneous mixture.
- Bottle & Infuse: Pour into airtight glass bottles and add 2 cinnamon sticks for infusion.
- Chill & Cure: Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. The longer it rests, the better the flavor.
Notes
Use high-quality cream of coconut (Coco Lopez preferred) and fresh spices for the best results. Always use glass bottles for storage—plastic can affect flavor. Chill overnight for a richer, smoother coquito experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 48mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: authentic coquito, Puerto Rican eggnog, coconut holiday drink, Caribbean beverage, Christmas coquito