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Authentic Puerto Rican Coquito Recipe: Creamy Holiday Drink

Close-up of a glass filled with creamy, light-colored coquito, dusted generously with ground cinnamon.
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Make this authentic Puerto Rican Coquito, a creamy coconut rum drink often called Puerto Rican eggnog. This recipe delivers rich, traditional flavor perfect for your Nochebuena celebration or any festive gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 can (15 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (8 ounces) cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)
  • 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 recipe.
  2. Pour the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream of coconut into the blender jar.
  3. Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and the pinch of salt.
  4. Add the white rum to the blender. Start with 1 1/2 cups.
  5. Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This usually takes about 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Taste the mixture. If you prefer a stronger rum flavor, add more rum and blend briefly to combine.
  7. Pour the Coquito into glass bottles or jars, leaving some space at the top.
  8. Seal the containers tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully meld.
  9. Serve your chilled Coquito in small glasses, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top.

Notes

  • For the creamiest texture, use full-fat canned coconut milk and cream of coconut. Do not substitute with refrigerated coconut beverage.
  • You can make this Coquito recipe up to one week ahead of time. Store it sealed in the refrigerator.
  • If you want a thicker drink, reduce the amount of rum slightly or add a few ice cubes while blending, then strain them out before chilling.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum entirely and add 1/2 cup of water or extra coconut milk for consistency.

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