Coquito Puerto Rican Holiday Drink for Christmas and New Year's
Transport your holiday celebrations to the Caribbean with this creamy and festive Coquito, a traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink perfect for Christmas and New Year’s gatherings. This delightful eggnog alternative combines rich coconut milk, coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk for a velvety base, while white rum adds a spirited kick. Infused with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, this luscious drink is a true crowd-pleaser that embodies the essence of Puerto Rican holiday traditions. Ready in just 10 minutes and served chilled, it’s an effortless way to impress your guests. Don’t forget to garnish with a cinnamon stick for a festive touch! This classic coquito recipe is perfect for holiday entertaining or cozying up with loved ones.
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Ingredients
- 14 ounces Coconut milk
- 15 ounces Coconut cream
- 14 ounces Sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces Evaporated milk
- 1.5 cups White rum
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 sticks Cinnamon sticks (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a blender, combine coconut milk, coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Blend until smooth and homogenous.
Step 2
Add the white rum, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the blender. Blend again until fully combined.
Step 3
Taste the mixture and adjust the rum, spices, or sweetness as desired.
Step 4
Pour the coquito into a glass bottle or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until chilled. The drink thickens as it chills.
Step 5
Before serving, shake or stir the coquito well to mix any settled ingredients.
Step 6
Serve cold in small glasses. Garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick for added flavor and a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1921.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4008.7 |
| Total Fat 106.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 88.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 148.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1114.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 526.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 502.0g | |
| Protein 62.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 303.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2286.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3447.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories