Puerto Rican Coquito
This authentic Puerto Rican coquito is rich, creamy, and full of warm holiday flavors. My family's version includes a homemade spiced tea that adds suble notes of cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and other cozy spices for an extra-special Christmas drink everyone will love.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 466kcal
Cost: $25
Equipment
- blender You can use a large bowl and a whisk if preferred.
- funnel optional, but helpful
- glass bottles or an airtight pitcher for storage
Ingredients
- 13 oz coconut cream Coco Lopez is a favorite choice
- 13 oz coconut milk
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 7 oz condensed milk
- 1 cup coquito tea optional
- Pinch salt
- ½ teaspoon cloves ground
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ground
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 1 cup rum or preference
- ¼-1/2 cup spiced rum optional, but it adds a nice flavor
Instructions
Blend the coquito.
- In a large blender, combine all the ingredients except for the rum. If your blender is small, work in batches. Alternatively, you can whisk the ingredients together in a large bowl.
Taste and adjust.
- Before adding the rum, taste the mixture. If you'd like it sweeter, blend in a little more sweetened condesned milk. You can also adjust the spices to your liking.
Add the rum.
- Blend in the white rum, and if using the spiced rum. Taste and adjust until it's just right for your family.
Chill.
- Pour the coquito into clean glass bottles or an airtight pitcher. Refrigerate until well chilled before serving.
Shake and enjoy.
- Because coconut naturally separates as it chills, give the bottle a good shake before pouring. Serve cold, with or without ice, and garnish with a cinnamon stick or a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- If you're adding the spiced tea, prepare it beforehand.
- Coquito tastes even better after chilling overnight.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 weeks.
- Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and shake well before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute your favorite dairy-free evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk.
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the rum.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg
