Coquito

From Puerto Rico

Coquito is a coconut milk based beverage originating from Puerto Rico, popular during the Christmas season. Add rum to transform this into a delicious holiday cocktail.

 

8 h 10 m

20 servings

194 cals

 

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can cream of coconut

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk

1 cup coconut-flavored rum (such as Bacardi®)

1/4 cup water

1 scoop vanilla bean ice cream (optional)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cinnamon sticks

2 whole cloves

1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional)

1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional)

 

Directions

Prep 10 m

Ready In 8 h 10 m

Place cream of coconut, condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut rum, water, ice cream, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until smooth and well-combined, about 3 minutes.

Pour coconut mixture into two 20-ounce glass bottles or jars. Add 1 cinnamon stick and 1 clove to each container; shake well. Chill coquito 8 hours to overnight.

Shake container before pouring coquito into shot glasses or small cups. Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg on top before serving.

 

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 194 calories; 6.9 g fat; 28 g carbohydrates; 2.8 g protein; 12 mg cholesterol; 59 mg sodium.