Authentic Classic Coquito Recipe (Puerto Rican Eggnog)
Make the best creamy, spiced Puerto Rican Coquito at home. This easy recipe uses coconut cream, condensed milk, and rum for a perfect holiday cocktail.
- 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 blender. Pulse briefly to combine the spices.
- Pour in the white rum. Blend for about 30 seconds until fully incorporated.
- Taste the mixture. Add more rum if you prefer a stronger drink, blending briefly after any addition.
- Pour the coquito mixture into airtight bottles or jars.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Shake well before serving. Serve cold over ice, garnished with ground cinnamon.
Notes
- You can prepare this drink up to one week ahead of time.
- For a thicker texture, reduce the amount of evaporated milk slightly.
- Use a high-quality white rum for the best flavor.
- This recipe is easily doubled for large parties.
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: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 35