Description

Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican creamy coconut-based holiday drink, often enjoyed during Christmas. Rich and smooth, it combines evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, and coconut milk, infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and optionally spiked with white rum for an extra festive touch.

Ingredients

Liquid Ingredients

12 oz evaporated milk
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
15 oz cream of coconut
13.5 oz coconut milk
0.5 to 1 cup white rum (optional)

Flavorings & Spices

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Ground nutmeg (optional, for garnish)
Cinnamon sticks (for garnish)

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Instructions

Blend Base Ingredients: Add the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, and coconut milk into a blender. Blend until the mixture is fully smooth and well combined.
Add Flavorings and Rum: Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and white rum (if using) to the blender. Blend again briefly to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Chill the Mixture: Pour the blended mixture into a pitcher or sealable bottles. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the drink to chill well.
Serve and Garnish: Before serving, shake the bottle or stir the pitcher to remix any settled ingredients. Pour into small glasses and garnish each with a cinnamon stick and a light sprinkle of ground nutmeg or cinnamon.

Notes

This drink is best served cold and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
The white rum is optional; omit for a non-alcoholic version appropriate for all ages.
Shake well before each serving as ingredients may separate during refrigeration.
Adjust the amount of rum to taste for a milder or stronger drink.
For a smoother texture, blend longer until completely silky.