Description
Coquito is a rich and creamy Puerto Rican holiday drink, made with coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and a touch of rum. It’s a festive favorite, perfect for gatherings or sipping by the fireplace. Serve it cold, and let the coconut and cinnamon-spiced flavors wrap you in cozy holiday vibes.
Ingredients
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 can (15 oz) cream of coconut
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 cup white rum (adjust to taste or omit for non-alcoholic version)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
1. Add coconut milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, white rum, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg into a blender.
2. Blend on high speed for 1–2 minutes until smooth and frothy.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness or rum content if desired.
4. Use a funnel to pour the mixture into glass bottles or jars. Seal tightly.
5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
6. Shake well before serving, as separation is natural.
7. Pour into glasses and garnish with cinnamon or a cinnamon stick.
Notes
For a smoother finish, strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve before bottling.
Let it chill overnight for the best flavor integration.
Always shake before serving to redistribute spices and coconut fats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg