Coquito

Name: Coquito
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 1 can coconut cream; 1 can condensed milk; 1 can evaporated milk; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 cup white rum; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Coquito (koh-KEE-toh)

Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 288 kcal

A creamy, spiced coconut and rum drink blending coconut cream, condensed milk, vanilla, and cinnamon, served ice-cold during the holidays.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 4.0g

Carbs 32.0g

Fat 16.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy ⚠ coconut ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

blender glass bottles refrigerator

Presentation Guide

Vessel: small glass or shot glass

Garnishes: cinnamon stick, ground cinnamon

Accompaniments: Christmas cookies, tembleque

Ingredients

1 can coconut cream
1 can condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup white rum
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

1
Combine coconut cream, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and coconut milk in a blender.
2
Add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Blend on high until completely smooth.
3
Add rum and pulse briefly to incorporate without over-blending.
4
Pour into glass bottles and seal tightly. Refrigerate at least four hours.
5
Shake well before serving as the mixture will separate naturally.
6
Serve ice-cold in small glasses with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

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Did You Know?

Puerto Rican families guard their coquito recipes fiercely, and gifting homemade bottles to friends and neighbors is a beloved Christmas tradition.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

blender
glass bottles
refrigerator

Garnishing

cinnamon stick, ground cinnamon

Accompaniments

Christmas cookies, tembleque

The Story Behind Coquito

Coquito is Puerto Rico's answer to eggnog, a Christmas tradition that has become inseparable from the holiday season on the island. While its exact origins are debated, coquito emerged in the mid-twentieth century as a tropical twist on European holiday drinks. Every family has a secret recipe, often passed down through generations, and coquito competitions are taken very seriously during the holiday season. The drink embodies the warmth, generosity, and communal spirit of Puerto Rican Christmas.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed christmas and new year celebrations 📜 Origins: 20th century Puerto Rican tradition

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