Amazing Coquito Recipe: 10 Min Flavor Bloom
Make this authentic, creamy Puerto Rican Coquito recipe. This traditional holiday beverage captures the spirit of celebration with coconut, spices, and rum. It is Jacob’s favorite holiday project to perfect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: Approximately 7 cups
- 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
- 1.5 cups white rum (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
Instructions
- Combine the coconut milk, cream of coconut, condensed milk, and evaporated milk in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the mixture. Blend briefly to combine the spices.
- Pour in the rum. Blend for about 30 seconds. Taste the mixture and add more rum if you prefer a stronger flavor.
- Pour the Coquito into airtight bottles or containers.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Chilling allows the flavors to meld properly.
- Shake well before serving. Pour into small glasses and garnish each serving with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Notes
- This recipe does not use eggs, making it simpler and safer for serving large groups.
- For the best flavor, use a high-quality white rum.
- You can substitute spiced rum for a warmer flavor profile.
- The Coquito will thicken significantly after refrigeration. This is normal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: Approx. 350-400 (Varies greatly based on rum content)
- Sugar: High
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: High
- Saturated Fat: High
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: High
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Low
- Cholesterol: Low