Description
Make this creamy, coconut-based Puerto Rican holiday drink. This Coquito recipe is traditional, rich, and perfect for your seasonal celebrations. You will love this easy, no-egg version.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut cream
- 1 (15 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup white rum (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 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 everything well. Do not over-blend once the alcohol is added.
- Pour the mixture into a clean glass bottle or pitcher.
- Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to let the flavors meld.
- Shake well before serving. Serve chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top.
Notes
- You can substitute white rum with spiced rum for a different flavor profile.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and add an extra 1/2 cup of coconut milk.
- This recipe tastes better after chilling for 24 hours.
- Keep refrigerated. The Coquito lasts up to two weeks when properly stored.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 35g
- Sodium: Approx. 100mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Minor
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 18mg