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Chilled Coquito with a cinnamon stick for the perfect holiday drink
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Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)

A thick, creamy holiday drink with coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, rum, and warm spices. This incredible recipe is eggnog's sassy cousin with a tropical flair. Deliciously creamy, rich, and cozy!
Makes 3-4 cups
Course Drinks
Cuisine Puerto Rican
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 709kcal
Author Imma

Equipment

  • Blender  

Ingredients

  • 1 14-ounce can (350ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups (480ml) coconut milk or cream (see notes)
  • 1 12-ounce can (354ml) evaporated milk
  • ½ teaspoon (1g) ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • ½ – 1 cup (120-240ml) white rum (more or less to suit taste buds)
  • cinnamon sticks for garnishing

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend for about a minute.
  • Bottle or place in a sealed container and then refrigerate. Serve as soon as it's cold, but it will last up to 2 weeks.
  • If desired, garnish with a cinnamon stick or sprinkle with ground cinnamon.

Notes

  • Coquito is usually made with coconut cream (homemade is the best). However,  I substitute it with homemade coconut milk. Feel free to go with thick coconut cream.
  • Shake your coquito mix before serving.
  • Adjust the amount of rum to taste, or leave it out for a virgin coquito. If you want to feel it on the back of your throat and warm you on the inside, go with 1½ cups of white rum.
  • Chill the ingredients before blending for a smooth and creamy coquito.
  • If you want to thicken it up, add 2 egg yolks and whisk it in to blend thoroughly until frothy.
  • Chill for 2-6 hours before serving.
  • You can play around with your Coquito, add a spoonful of cocoa powder or a thinned chocolate ganache for a chocolaty version.
  • Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 709kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 834mg | Sugar: 83g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 5.6mg | Calcium: 672mg | Iron: 0.5mg