Authentic, No-Fail Classic Coquito Recipe (Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog)
I am so glad you are here to make this creamy, traditional Puerto Rican Coquito. This recipe delivers rich festive flavors and is perfect for your holiday gatherings. You can make this delicious coconut rum cocktail ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 min
- Yield: About 6 cups 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 can (15 ounces) cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups white rum (adjust to your preference)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. You will need a blender for this easy recipe.
- Pour the coconut milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk into the blender.
- Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to the blender.
- Add the white rum. Start with 1 1/2 cups, but you can add more if you prefer a stronger drink.
- Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This usually takes about 30 to 60 seconds.
- Taste the mixture. If you want more spice or rum, add it now and blend briefly to combine.
- Pour the Coquito into glass bottles or a large pitcher.
- Seal the containers and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the drink to thicken.
- Serve your traditional Puerto Rican Eggnog chilled. Garnish individual servings with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- You can make this Coquito recipe up to one week in advance. Store it tightly sealed in the refrigerator.
- If the drink separates after chilling, simply shake the bottle well before serving.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality white rum. You can also use spiced rum for a different flavor profile.
- If you want a thicker consistency, reduce the amount of evaporated milk slightly or add a few ice cubes during the initial blend and discard them before bottling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg