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The Best Coquito Recipe

The Best Coquito Recipe for a Creamy Holiday Delight

Experience the best Coquito recipe, a creamy holiday delight that brings festive cheer to your celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 611
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Coquito Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups rum use coconut rum for a tropical twist
  • 2 pieces cinnamon sticks optional, for enhanced flavor
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
  • 1 can cream of coconut 15 oz
  • 1 can coconut milk 13.5 oz
  • 4 oz evaporated milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • blender
  • Large Pitcher or jars with lids

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large pitcher with a lid (or two large jars with lids), add rum and cinnamon sticks. Let soak for at least 24 hours, or up to a week.
  2. In a blender, puree all the other ingredients (sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract) until smooth.
  3. Pour mixture into the bottle of rum and shake well to combine.
  4. Chill for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and for the Coquito to thicken.
  5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 8 weeks. Shake vigorously each time before serving. Serve chilled, with a little cinnamon or nutmeg on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 611kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSodium: 111mgFiber: 2gSugar: 64g

Notes

This Coquito recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings and can be made ahead of time. Customize it by adding your favorite spices or using coconut extract for a non-alcoholic version.

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