Coquito Puerto Rican Coconut
Coquito is a creamy Puerto Rican coconut-based holiday drink that blends coconut milk, rum, and warm spices for a rich, festive treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (15 oz) cream of coconut
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup white rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Ground cinnamon, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, and coconut milk. Blend until smooth.
- Add the white rum, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the blender. Blend again until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into a large glass bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld and the drink to chill.
- Before serving, shake the bottle well. Serve chilled in small glasses.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired.
Notes
For an extra creamy Coquito, add a splash of sweetened condensed milk before serving or top with a cinnamon stick for garnish.
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