Coquito Recipe
A creamy Puerto Rican holiday classic, Coquito is a spiced coconut eggnog-like beverage made with rum, coconut milk, and condensed milk. It’s chilled and served festive with a dusting of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 0 hours 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 hours 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 14 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (14-ounce) can cream of coconut, shaken well before opening
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk, shaken well before opening
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 ½ cups rum (such as Bacardi®, or adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Container: Using a funnel if necessary, add the ground cinnamon to a large bottle or container that can hold at least 8 cups.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, and rum.
- Mix Well: Shake the container or stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure everything is well-combined.
- Chill: Refrigerate the Coquito until well-chilled, at least 1 hour. Shake or stir before serving.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve in small glasses, and for a festive touch, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
- Enjoy: Sip and savor this creamy, spiced holiday drink!
Notes
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the condensed milk with unsweetened almond milk and reduce the rum slightly.
- Adjust cinnamon amount to taste, adding more for a warmer spice profile.
Keywords: coquito, Puerto Rican drink, coconut rum, holiday beverage, creamy
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