Authentic Creamy Puerto Rican Coquito
Make this traditional, thick, and creamy Puerto Rican holiday cocktail using cream of coconut, condensed milk, and spiced rum. This recipe delivers the classic festive flavor perfect for your celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 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 1/2 cups white rum (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Optional: 1/4 cup evaporated milk for extra creaminess
Instructions
- Combine the coconut milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk in a blender.
- Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves to the blender.
- Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour in the white rum. Pulse the blender a few times to incorporate the rum, but do not over-blend once the alcohol is added.
- Taste the mixture. If you desire a thicker consistency, add the optional 1/4 cup of evaporated milk and blend briefly.
- Pour the Coquito into a glass bottle or sealed container.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the drink to chill thoroughly.
- Before serving, shake the bottle well to recombine any separated ingredients.
- Serve chilled in small glasses, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and substitute with 1 1/2 cups of chilled coconut water or extra evaporated milk.
- This drink tastes better after chilling for 24 hours. Prepare it ahead of your holiday party.
- If you are planning your holiday menu, this recipe pairs well with simple appetizers, making your meal planning easier.
- For a richer flavor, consider using aged rum instead of white rum.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 25