Coquito from Puerto Rico Via Myrtle Beach Sc
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this creamy and indulgent "Coquito from Puerto Rico via Myrtle Beach, SC." This festive Puerto Rican holiday drink blends velvety coconut milk and coconut cream with decadent sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk for the ultimate rich base. Enhanced with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, plus a splash of white rum for warmth, this Coquito recipe is a tropical twist on classic eggnog. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the perfect make-ahead treat for holiday gatherings. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or shredded coconut for an extra festive touch and serve chilled to impress your guests with the flavors of the Caribbean.
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Ingredients
- 13.5 oz Coconut milk
- 15 oz Coconut cream
- 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz Evaporated milk
- 1 cup White rum
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 2 Cinnamon sticks (optional for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Shredded coconut (optional garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a blender, combine the coconut milk, coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and well incorporated.
Step 2
Add the white rum, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice to the blender. Blend again for another minute to combine the flavors.
Step 3
Taste the mixture and adjust spices or rum to your liking. If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the rum.
Step 4
Transfer the blended Coquito mixture into a glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or, ideally, overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 5
Before serving, shake the jar well. Pour the Coquito into small glasses and garnish with a cinnamon stick and a sprinkle of shredded coconut, if desired.
Step 6
Serve chilled and enjoy this tropical holiday treat!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1810.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3860.5 |
| Total Fat 114.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 96.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 148.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1118.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 526.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 501.9g | |
| Protein 63.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 303.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2241.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3472.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories