Amazing 1Coquito Recipe Secrets Revealed
Make this creamy, coconut-based Puerto Rican holiday drink. This Coquito recipe gives you that rich, spiced flavor perfect for any celebration. We skip the eggs for a smooth, simple treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: Approximately 5 cups
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut cream
- 1 (15 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup white rum (adjust to your preference)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
Instructions
- Combine the coconut cream, evaporated milk, and condensed milk in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Add the rum, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the blender. Pulse a few times to mix well.
- Taste the mixture. Add more rum or spices if you desire a stronger flavor.
- Pour the Coquito into a clean glass bottle or pitcher.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Shake well before serving. Pour into small glasses.
- Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Notes
- For a thicker drink, use only coconut cream and skip the evaporated milk.
- Adjust the amount of rum based on how strong you want your Coquito.
- You can toast the cinnamon stick and nutmeg before grinding for a deeper flavor.
- This keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: Estimate 300-350 (varies greatly with rum)
- Sugar: High (from condensed milk)
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: High
- Saturated Fat: High
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Low
- Cholesterol: Low