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Homemade Coquito Recipe – Better Than Store-Bought Puerto Rican Eggnog


  • Total Time: 2 hours 6 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This authentic Puerto Rican coquito recipe combines creamy coconut, warm spices, and smooth rum to create the perfect festive drink for the holiday season.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 ounces Evaporated Milk
  • 15 ounces Cream of Coconut (Coco Lopez recommended)
  • 14 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 cup White Rum
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 2 Egg Yolks (pasteurized)
  • Cinnamon Sticks for garnish
  • Star Anise for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare your blender and ensure it’s clean and dry.
  2. Pour evaporated milk, cream of coconut, and sweetened condensed milk into the blender.
  3. Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and white rum.
  4. Sprinkle in ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
  5. Blend on medium speed for 60 seconds until smooth.
  6. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer for silky smoothness.
  7. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  8. Stir or shake gently before serving and garnish with cinnamon sticks or star anise.

Notes

Serve chilled in small glasses with a light dusting of cinnamon. Store refrigerated in airtight glass containers for up to 5 days.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: Puerto Rican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 glass (about 6 oz)
  • Calories: 533
  • Sugar: 67g
  • Sodium: 137mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 69g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 78mg

Keywords: coquito, holiday drink, Puerto Rican eggnog, coconut, rum, Christmas, creamy cocktail