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Authentic Coquito

Authentic Coquito

Delicious Authentic Coquito is a creamy coconut drink, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 7 minutes
Servings: 20 glasses
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 115

Ingredients
  

Coconut Base
  • 15 oz cream of coconut
  • 15 oz coconut milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Alcohol (Optional)
  • 0.5 to 1 cup Brugal or dark spiced rum Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 to 1 cup Bacardi white rum or coconut rum Adjust to taste
  • 2 sticks cinnamon sticks For infusion
Garnish
  • cinnamon sticks For serving
  • star anise For garnish
  • ground nutmeg For garnish

Equipment

  • blender
  • bottle with lid

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pour the cream of coconut, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, spices, vanilla, and egg yolks (if using) into the blender. Blend on high for 2 minutes.
  2. Depending on your like of alcohol, start with ½ cup each of Brugal and Bacardi, blend for about 30 seconds, and taste. If desired, add another ½ cup of Bacardi or Brugal and blend again.
  3. Pour the coquito into a bottle with a lid, add a couple of sticks of cinnamon, and let chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours to overnight or up to three days before serving.
  4. Serve cold in a glass with a cinnamon stick or sprinkled with ground nutmeg and anise seed on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 20glassesCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSodium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

Customize with flavored rums or adjust spices to suit your taste. For a dairy-free option, replace dairy milk with coconut cream.

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