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Authentic Puerto Rican Coquito: The Classic Creamy Coconut Eggnog Recipe

A tall glass filled with creamy, pale coquito topped with a dusting of cinnamon.
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Make this rich, creamy Puerto Rican Coquito, a traditional holiday drink often called Puerto Rican eggnog. This recipe uses coconut milk, cream, and rum for a festive, smooth cocktail perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut cream
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups white rum (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients. You will need a blender for this easy coquito recipe.
  2. Pour the coconut milk, coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk into the blender.
  3. Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to the blender.
  4. Blend the mixture on medium speed until it is completely smooth. This usually takes about one minute.
  5. With the blender running on low, slowly stream in the white rum. Blend briefly to combine.
  6. Taste the mixture and add more rum if you prefer a stronger flavor. Blend again briefly.
  7. Pour the coquito mixture into glass bottles or a large pitcher.
  8. Seal the containers and refrigerate the coquito for at least four hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. This make ahead holiday drink tastes best when fully chilled.
  9. Serve your creamy coconut cocktail chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

Notes

  • For a richer texture, you can substitute one can of evaporated milk with one can of heavy cream.
  • If you want a non alcoholic coquito version, omit the rum and add 1/2 cup of water or extra coconut milk for consistency.
  • This traditional rum beverage keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • If you want to try an orange flavored coquito variation, add the zest of one orange during the blending stage.

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