Classic Creamy Puerto Rican Coquito Recipe
Make a rich and traditional Puerto Rican Coquito, a creamy coconut and rum holiday beverage similar to eggnog.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 6 cups
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 (15 oz) can cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup white rum (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
Instructions
- Combine the coconut milk, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Add the white rum, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the blender. Pulse briefly to combine. Do not over-blend after adding the rum.
- Pour the mixture into an airtight bottle or container.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the drink to chill thoroughly.
- Shake well before serving, as separation may occur. Serve chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Notes
- For a thicker drink, reduce the amount of rum slightly.
- You can substitute the white rum with spiced rum for a different flavor profile.
- This recipe keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 25
