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Coquito

A rich and creamy Puerto Rican holiday drink with coconut and spices, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup white rum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut optional

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Storage bottles or jars
  • Mixing bowl
  • Strainer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients on the counter.
  2. Pour the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk into the blender.
  3. Add the white rum to the blender.
  4. Pour in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
  5. Blend the mixture on high for about 30 seconds until smooth.
  6. If desired, add shredded coconut and pulse a couple of times.
  7. Transfer the Coquito into clean bottles or jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  8. Shake the bottle well before serving and pour into glasses.

Notes

Great for parties and easy to adjust sweetness and spice levels.