Description
Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican coconut eggnog made without eggs, featuring a creamy blend of sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, warm spices, vanilla, and Puerto Rican white rum. This festive and smooth beverage is perfect for holiday celebrations and can be enjoyed chilled or as a virgin version without alcohol.
Ingredients
Scale
Coquito Ingredients
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 15 oz cream of coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 12 oz Puerto Rican or another white rum
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients. Place the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and white rum into a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth. Pulse the mixture for a few seconds until all the ingredients are completely combined and the drink is smooth.
- Transfer and Seal. Pour the blended mixture into a glass jar, bottle, or pitcher with a tight-fitting lid to keep it airtight, allowing you to shake it before serving.
- Refrigerate. Chill the coquito in the refrigerator for 4 hours until it is completely cold throughout.
- Shake Before Serving. Before pouring, give the container a good shake to mix any separated ingredients.
- Serve and Garnish. Pour the coquito into glasses and optionally garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, a cinnamon stick, or sweetened coconut flakes.
- Store Properly. Keep leftover coquito in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, shaking before each serving to maintain consistency.
- Virgin Option. For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the rum and replace it with skim milk or coconut milk.
Notes
- The cream of coconut adds sweetness and richness; do not substitute with coconut milk for the same flavor.
- Shake the bottle well before each serving since ingredients may separate over time.
- Use Puerto Rican white rum for the authentic traditional flavor, but other white rums work as substitutes.
- Coquito tastes best chilled; prepare ahead to allow adequate chilling time.
- For a smoother texture, blend for longer or strain if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
