Coquito Recipe
This Coquito Recipe is a rich and creamy coconut drink popular around the Holidays. Originating in Puerto Rico, this coconut and rum drink is enjoyed by many worldwide.
Servings 6 people
Calories 165kcal
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 1 15 oz can cream of coconut (Coco Lopez)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 3/4 cup White Rum Puerto Rican white Rum preferred
- Ground Nutmeg and Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and white rum in a large blender. Blend on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined, about 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture from the blender into a large glass pitcher or bottle. Cover and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, but overnight is best.
- Once chilled, give the Coquito a good stir or shake. Serve it in small glasses or cups. Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg and a cinnamon stick. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Allow the coquito to chill in the fridge before serving for a minimum of 2 hours. Overnight is best to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Ensure you are adding cream of coconut and not coconut milk. They are not the same. Cream of coconut has added sugar while coconut milk does not.
- Blend until smooth, at least 1-2 minutes, to allow the ground spices and milk to mix together thoroughly.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.05mg