Coquito

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Coquito - Puerto Rican Egg Nog with a tropical twist

by The Chefin Drink

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

476

Sugar

34g

Fat

32g

Coquito is the Puerto Rican version of eggnog, made with coconut milk instead of dairy milk. It is a popular holiday drink enjoyed during Christmas, New Year, and other festive occasions. This tropical twist on the classic eggnog is rich and creamy, with a pleasant mix of flavors of coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Coquito's flavor is a perfect mix of sweet and spicy, and its texture is velvety smooth. The addition of rum gives it a slight kick and makes it ideal for holiday parties and family gatherings.

Instructions

1.	In a blender, combine coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, rum, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
2.	Blend until smooth.
3.	Taste for sweetness and adjust with more condensed milk if desired.
4.	Transfer to a glass bottle or a jug and store in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
5.	Shake well before serving and serve cold. Enjoy!

PROS

Coquito is a delicious traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink that’s creamy, sweet, and loaded with tropical flavors.

It’s a perfect drink to serve at parties and events and can be enjoyed by adults and kids alike as rum is optional.

CONS

Depending upon your taste, Coquito can be too sweet.

The amount of rum can be varied to adjust to your preference of sweetness and alcoholic content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Coconut milk is high in nutrients and can help regulate cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and provide energy. Cinnamon and nutmeg have anti-inflammatory properties and are also known to improve brain function.

	2 cans coconut cream
	1 can sweetened condensed milk
	1 can evaporated milk
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1 -2 cup rum
	1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
	1 tablespoon ground nutmeg