Description
Creamy Puerto Rican coquito blends rum, coconut milk, and sweet spices into a festive holiday cocktail. Festive gatherings become memorable with this traditional Caribbean drink that delights you with its rich, smooth flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Alcohol and Coconut Base):
- 1 1/2 cups rum
- 1 can (15 ounces) cream of coconut
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Dairy and Milk Ingredients:
- 4 ounces evaporated milk
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces raisins (optional)
- 4 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- If desired, enhance rum’s flavor by steeping with cinnamon sticks and raisins for 24 hours to one week, allowing ingredients to infuse deeply.
- Pour coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon into blender, processing until completely smooth and uniform in texture.
- Integrate the prepared rum mixture with blended liquid, thoroughly mixing by shaking vigorously to ensure complete incorporation of all flavors.
- Transfer mixture to sealed container and refrigerate for minimum 4 hours, allowing beverage to develop rich, complex taste profile and achieve ideal consistency.
- Before serving, shake container energetically to redistribute settled ingredients, then pour into chilled glasses for optimal enjoyment.
- Optionally, create elegant presentation by rimming glasses with shredded coconut and dusting surface with ground cinnamon or nutmeg for decorative finish.
Notes
- Enhance rum’s depth by infusing with cinnamon and raisins, allowing flavors to meld and intensify before blending.
- Create a dairy-free version by substituting coconut milk and condensed coconut milk for traditional dairy products.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla to personal taste preferences.
- Store in sealed glass bottles for up to two weeks, shaking before each serving to maintain smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (excluding rum steeping time)
- Category: Cocktails, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg