Authentic Puerto Rican Coquito Recipe
Make this traditional, creamy Puerto Rican holiday drink, often called coconut eggnog. This recipe delivers rich flavor with simple steps for your celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 6 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert Drink
- 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 mix the spices.
- Pour in the rum. Blend for about 30 seconds to incorporate. Do not over-blend once the alcohol is added.
- Taste the mixture. Add more rum if you prefer a stronger drink, or a little more cinnamon if desired.
- Pour the coquito mixture into glass bottles or jars. Seal tightly.
- Refrigerate the coquito for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top.
Notes
- For a thicker drink, reduce the amount of evaporated milk slightly.
- You can make this recipe ahead of time; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- If you want a dairy-free version, substitute the condensed and evaporated milk with dairy-free condensed coconut milk alternatives.
- This recipe makes a great homemade holiday liqueur gift when bottled attractively.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg