Description
This Authentic Coquito recipe captures Puerto Rico’s most cherished holiday drink — a rich, creamy coconut and rum blend steeped in tradition. Made with coconut milk, condensed milk, spices, and premium rum, it’s a festive treasure that embodies island warmth and family celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) cream of coconut (Coco Lopez brand preferred)
- 1 can (15 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½–1 cup Brugal or dark spiced rum
- ½–1 cup Bacardi white rum or coconut rum
- 2 large egg yolks (optional)
- 2 cinnamon sticks (for steeping/serving)
- Ground nutmeg and star anise (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Combine cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and egg yolks (if using) in a blender. Blend for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Add rums gradually, starting with ½ cup each. Blend, taste, and adjust to preference.
- Pour into clean glass bottles. Add cinnamon sticks and seal tightly.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or up to 3 days for flavors to cure and develop.
- Shake well before serving and pour into small glasses. Garnish with cinnamon or nutmeg.
Notes
Store coquito in airtight glass bottles in the refrigerator for up to 5 days with eggs, or up to 6 months without. Always shake before serving as separation is natural. Serve ice cold for the best traditional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oz
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 48mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: coquito, Puerto Rican eggnog, coconut rum drink, holiday drink, traditional coquito recipe