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Close up shot of coquito in a glass cup with cinnamon on the rim and a Puerto Rican flag.
Author: Neyssa
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4.60 from 45 votes

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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

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
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