Coquito Chef Galarza's Family Recipe
Experience the rich, creamy decadence of "Coquito Chef Galarza's Family Recipe," a traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink that's as cozy as it is indulgent. Made with a luxurious blend of coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream of coconut, this festive delight is infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. A generous splash of white rum adds a festive kick, while vanilla extract enhances its velvety flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes (plus chilling time), this no-cook recipe is perfect for entertaining, and its make-ahead convenience ensures stress-free holiday hosting. Whether served in charming glasses with a cinnamon stick garnish or poured straight from the fridge, this authentic Coquito will bring the taste of Puerto Rico to your next gathering. Perfect for the holiday season, it’s a creamy, coconut-infused crowd-pleaser you’ll return to year after year!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Coconut milk
- 1 14-ounce can Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 12-ounce can Evaporated milk
- 1 15-ounce can Cream of coconut
- 1.5 cups White rum
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a blender, combine the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream of coconut. Blend on medium speed until smooth and fully incorporated.
Step 2
Add the white rum, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to the blender. Blend again on low speed until well mixed.
Step 3
Taste the mixture and adjust the rum or spices to your preference, blending briefly again if any adjustments are made.
Step 4
Pour the mixture into glass bottles or jars with airtight lids. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 5
Before serving, give the Coquito a good shake to ensure it’s well mixed, as some separation may occur during refrigeration.
Step 6
Serve chilled in small glasses, garnished with a cinnamon stick for an elegant touch.
Step 7
Enjoy this festive, creamy treat responsibly!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1141.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2448.8 |
| Total Fat 38.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 149.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 918.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 279.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 272.2g | |
| Protein 58.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 315.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2234.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2724.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories