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Let’s Make Coquito

Lets Make Coquito: The Ultimate Puerto Rican Coconut Drink Recipe

Let’s Make Coquito is a creamy, flavorful Puerto Rican drink that brings festive joy to any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 376
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Coconut and Milk Base
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 15 ounces sweetened cream of coconut
  • 13.5 ounces full-fat coconut milk
Rums and Spices
  • 2 cups white rum
  • 1 cup spiced rum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Garnish
  • Cinnamon sticks for garnish

Equipment

  • high-speed blender

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a high-speed blender, add evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, sweetened cream of coconut, full-fat coconut milk, white rum, spiced rum, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Blend until well combined.
  2. Chill the mixture in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving to allow flavors to infuse.
  3. Shake the bottle or stir well before serving to break up solidified milks.
  4. Serve the coquito chilled in a glass with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSodium: 71mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33g

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are well blended. Customize with different rums or tropical fruits if desired.

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