How to Make Basic Coquito - A Step-by-Step Guide

Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink that is often enjoyed during the festive season. Similar to eggnog, coquito is a rich and creamy coconut-based beverage that is infused with warm spices and rum, making it a favorite among those who enjoy a little kick in their holiday libations.

While there are many variations of coquito, the basic recipe calls for coconut milk, condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and rum. This simple yet delicious concoction is perfect for sipping on...

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Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut, shaken very well before opening
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk, shaken very well before opening
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 ½ cups rum (such as Bacardi®), or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 cup servings

  • Add cinnamon to a large bottle or other container that can hold at least 8 cups using a funnel. Pour sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, and rum through the funnel. Shake or stir well to combine.
  • Refrigerate coquito until chilled, at least 1 hour. Shake or stir before serving.
  • Nutrition

    346 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 83mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 156mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 248mg