Authentic Classic Puerto Rican Coquito Recipe
Make the best creamy coconut rum drink for your holiday celebrations with this authentic Puerto Rican Coquito recipe. It is a festive, rich alternative to traditional eggnog.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 min
- Yield: About 6 cups 1x
- 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 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup white rum (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
Instructions
- Combine the coconut milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the mixture. Pulse briefly to combine the spices.
- Pour in the rum. Blend for about 30 seconds until everything is fully incorporated. Taste the mixture and add more rum if you prefer a stronger drink.
- Pour the Coquito into glass bottles or jars. Seal tightly.
- Refrigerate the Coquito for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, shake the bottles well, as the mixture may separate slightly. Serve chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Notes
- You can prepare this drink up to one week ahead of time for parties.
- For a thicker texture, some traditional recipes include 2 egg yolks, blended with the milks before adding the rum.
- If you are looking for structured eating alongside your festive treats, consider how this fits into a general meal planning approach.
- If you want to skip the alcohol, substitute the rum with an extra 1 cup of evaporated milk or coconut water for a non-alcoholic version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 15