Description
Coquito – Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog (No Egg) is a creamy, spiced, and deliciously smooth coconut-based holiday drink made without eggs. This traditional Puerto Rican recipe combines sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, rum, and warm spices for a festive and rich beverage that can be enjoyed chilled. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a comforting winter treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 15 oz cream of coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 12 oz Puerto Rican or another white rum
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and white rum into a blender.
- Blend Smoothly: Pulse the blender for a few seconds until all ingredients come together and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to Container: Pour the blended mixture into a glass jar, bottle, or pitcher with a tight-fitting lid to keep it air-tight and allow for shaking before serving.
- Refrigerate: Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours until it is completely cold throughout.
- Shake Before Serving: Give the container a good shake to mix the ingredients before pouring the Coquito into glasses.
- Garnish and Serve: Pour into serving glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, a cinnamon stick, or sweetened coconut flakes as desired.
- Store Properly: Keep any leftover Coquito refrigerated in a sealed glass jar or bottle for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Virgin Option: To make a non-alcoholic version suitable for kids or those avoiding alcohol, omit the rum and substitute with skim milk or coconut milk.
Notes
- Shake the Coquito well before each serving to keep the spices and cream evenly distributed.
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sweetened condensed milk or adding a touch of honey if desired.
- For a thicker texture, use cream of coconut rather than coconut milk.
- Use a good quality white rum for the best flavor authentic to Puerto Rican Coquito.
- Garnish creatively with cinnamon sticks, nutmeg sprinkle, or coconut flakes for a festive presentation.
- Keep chilled at all times to ensure the best taste and texture.
- The recipe yields about 8 servings, ideal for gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
