Yield: 8 servings/cups
Coquito
This Coquito (meaning “Little Coconut”) recipe is so easy to make in a blender, this particular recipe does not have eggs in it; it has aromatic cinnamon throughout, plus, you have the option to add rum, if you wish. Try this festive, sweet, delicious, coconut-based, traditional Christmas drink that originated in Puerto Rico and is also known as the Puerto Rican “Eggnog“. (makes 8 cups/servings, served cold, vegetarian)
Prep Time
4 minutes
Cook Time
1 minute
Total Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 (12 oz.) cans evaporated milk
- 1 (15 oz.) can cream of coconut
- 1 can (13.5 fl. ounces/ 400 ml) coconut milk (full fat)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup dark rum, optional *I recommend Myers's Rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for topping when serving, if you wish
- cinnamon sticks, for serving, optional
- sweetened coconut flakes, for serving, optional
- rum-soaked raisins, for serving, optional
- ice cubes for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a blender add all the ingredients (except garnishes) and optional rum. Blend mixture on high until mixture is completely combined (about 1-2 minutes).
- You can transfer the mixture into bottles (with caps) if you wish. Chill in the refrigerator until cold. Serve with ice optionally. Before serving, shake ingredients (if in a bottle) or stir, so that the Coquito is completely mixed before pouring.
- Optionally, serve with ground cinnamon, cinnamon sticks and coconut flakes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 341Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 97mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 2gSugar: 22gProtein: 4g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.