Description
Savor the festive spirit with this rich and creamy coquito, a traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink. This luscious blend of coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and white rum creates a tropical paradise in a glass. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights, each sip is infused with warmth from cinnamon and vanilla, evoking cherished memories of family celebrations. This easy-to-make recipe will add joy to your holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup white rum
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- In a blender, combine coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, white rum, cinnamon stick, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
- Pour the coquito into a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, shake well and pour into festive glasses. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (120ml)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg