Puerto Rican Coquito
Sweetly spiced and creamy with hints of cinnamon, vanilla, and coconut, this Puerto Rican coquito blends cream of coconut, evaporated milk, rum, and spices into one festive bottle. Think of it like eggnog’s cooler cousin—but make it tropical.
10
glasses
Ingredients
- 1 can (12 oz) (354 ml) evaporated milk
- 2 egg yolks large
- 1 can (15 oz) (425 g) cream of coconut like Coco Lopez, not coconut cream
- 1 can (14 oz) (396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) white rum or to taste
- 1 cup (240 ml) water or coconut milk use coconut milk for stronger coconut flavor
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tsp (2 g) ground cinnamon plus more for garnish
- 1/8 tsp (0.5 g) ground cloves
Equipment
- Double Boiler or Heatproof Bowl
- Blender
- Jar or Bottle (for chilling)
- Whisk
Instructions
- In a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, whisk together the egg yolks and evaporated milk. Stir constantly over low heat until the mixture thickens just slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil or scramble.
- Immediately remove from heat once thickened. Let it cool for a couple of minutes.
- Pour the cooled egg and milk mixture into a blender. Add the cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, white rum, water (or coconut milk), vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.
- Blend until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the coquito into a large sealed jar or bottle. Chill overnight in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to thicken.
- Before serving, shake well. Pour into small glasses and garnish with a pinch of cinnamon or a cinnamon stick if desired.
Notes
Coquito will keep in the fridge for 4-6 days if tightly sealed and prepared with fresh ingredients. For a non-alcoholic version, simply leave out the rum. The drink thickens as it chills; add a splash of milk or coconut milk to loosen, if needed. See recipe post above for more variations and serving ideas.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 282mg | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 0.5mg