Description
A traditional creamy coconut and rum beverage from Puerto Rico, similar to eggnog.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 (15 oz) can cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup white rum (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine the coconut milk, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk in a blender.
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Add the rum, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the blender.
- Blend again briefly to combine all ingredients.
- Pour the mixture into a glass bottle or pitcher.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
- Shake well before serving.
- Serve chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and add 1/2 cup of extra evaporated milk or water.
- You can adjust the amount of rum based on your preference for strength.
- The coquito thickens as it chills.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 55
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: Coquito, Puerto Rican drink, coconut rum, holiday drink, creamy beverage