Description
Homemade Puerto Rican Coquito is a creamy coconut-based drink that is traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season. This simple recipe allows you to create a delicious and festive beverage that is perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup white rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the coconut milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, white rum, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- Blend on high speed until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice levels as desired.
- Pour the mixture into a bottle or jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve chilled, shaking well before pouring into glasses. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Coquito can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the rum.
- Feel free to experiment with flavors by adding cocoa powder or coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg