Description
Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican creamy coconut eggnog, rich and flavorful, perfect for holiday celebrations and gatherings. This smooth, sweet, and spiced drink combines evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, and coconut milk with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, optionally enhanced with white rum for an adult twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 15 oz cream of coconut
- 13.5 oz coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 to 1 cup white rum (optional)
Garnish
- Ground nutmeg (optional)
- Cinnamon sticks (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend the base: Add evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, and coconut milk into a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and homogenous, ensuring all the dairy and coconut ingredients are perfectly combined.
- Add flavorings and alcohol: Pour in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and white rum if using. Blend briefly again just to mix these ingredients evenly throughout the drink without over-blending.
- Chill: Transfer the blended mixture into a pitcher or sealable bottles. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and the drink to chill thoroughly before serving.
- Serve and garnish: Shake or stir the chilled coquito well before serving. Pour into small glasses and garnish each with a cinnamon stick and a light sprinkle of nutmeg or additional cinnamon for an aromatic touch.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of white rum to your preference or omit for a non-alcoholic version.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavors and texture for the best taste experience.
- The cream of coconut is sweetened and essential for the characteristic richness of coquito.
- Use whole cinnamon sticks and freshly grated nutmeg for the best aroma and presentation.
- Shake or stir well before serving, as ingredients can settle when refrigerated.
