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Authentic Creamy Puerto Rican Coquito Recipe with Rum

A tall glass of creamy, light-colored coquito garnished with ground cinnamon on top.
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Make this rich, creamy Coquito, the traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink often called coconut eggnog. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a smooth, festive rum cocktail perfect for Christmas parties.

Ingredients

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  • 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 (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Combine the coconut milk, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
  2. Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves to the blender. Pulse briefly to combine the spices.
  3. Pour in the white rum. Blend the mixture on low speed for about 30 seconds. Do not over-blend once the rum is added.
  4. Taste the mixture. If you prefer a stronger rum flavor, add more rum now and pulse briefly.
  5. Pour the Coquito mixture into glass bottles or jars. Seal them tightly.
  6. Refrigerate the Coquito for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the drink to thicken.
  7. Serve the Coquito cold. Shake the bottle well before pouring, as separation may occur. Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a cinnamon stick.

Notes

  • For a thicker texture, reduce the amount of evaporated milk slightly or add 1/2 cup of evaporated milk instead of the full can.
  • If you want a dairy-free Coquito, substitute the evaporated milk with an equal amount of unsweetened almond milk or oat milk.
  • You can use spiced rum for an extra layer of flavor in this rum cocktail recipe.
  • Store homemade Coquito in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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