Best 20 Coquito Recipes

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Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink that is also popular in other Latin American countries. It is made with coconut milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, rum, spices, and vanilla. There are many different recipes for coquito, but they all share some common ingredients. The drink is typically served chilled or over ice, and it can be garnished with whipped cream, grated nutmeg, or cinnamon. Coquito is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for any occasion and in this article, you'll find three different recipes for coquito: a traditional recipe, a vegan recipe, and a recipe for coquito ice cream.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COQUITO



Coquito image

Coquito may translate to little coconut, but this boozy drink is big on coconut flavor. Traditionally served around Christmas, this holiday drink originated in Puerto Rico and is made with rum, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk and spices. It's delicious served very cold, with a dusting of fresh nutmeg on top.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 15-ounce can cream of coconut, such as Coco Lopez
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage
1/2 cup white rum
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for serving
Cinnamon sticks, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the cream of coconut, condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut milk beverage, rum, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a blender and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a pitcher, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until very cold, about 1 hour.
  • Give the coquito a good stir (the mixture may separate slightly as it sits). Pour into individual mugs or glasses, top with more nutmeg and serve with a cinnamon stick.

PUERTO RICAN COQUITO



Puerto Rican Coquito image

Coquito is a coconut tasting beverage originating from Puerto Rico, popular during the Christmas season. My grandmother and my mother use to prepare it as I was growing up, and the tradition has stayed with me!

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup water
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup dark rum
2 (15 ounce) cans coconut milk
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Pour the water, milk, rum, and coconut milk into a blender. Add the cinnamon and salt. Blend until well combined, then refrigerate for at least one hour, or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 13.3 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 76.9 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

COQUITO



Coquito image

Very yummy creamy tropical coconut eggnog made with spices and white rum. It is always requested at my holiday gatherings. (And sometimes gets selfishly hidden in the fridge by the hostess.) Serve in glass cups and sprinkle with more cinnamon if desired. Feliz Navidad!

Provided by Brandy

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Eggnog Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 egg yolks, beaten
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup white rum
½ cup water
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In the top of a double boiler, combine egg yolks and evaporated milk. Stirring constantly, cook over lightly simmering water until mixture reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). The mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Transfer mixture to a blender, and add cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum, water, cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla. Blend for about 30 seconds. Pour into glass bottles and chill overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 104.6 mg, Sugar 45.4 g

COQUITO DE PUERTO RICO



Coquito de Puerto Rico image

Coquito is a popular Christmas coconut rum nog traditionally served in Puerto Rico. This is my mother's egg-free recipe which has an ice cream twist. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon or nutmeg and serve. Cheers!

Provided by GFern

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 8h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

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®)
¼ cup water
1 scoop vanilla bean ice cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole cloves
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 193.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 58.8 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

BASIC COQUITO



Basic Coquito image

For years, my family and I have been searching for a good, traditional-tasting coquito recipe. After having tried the whole egg yolk thing, simply adding ingredients to regular eggnog, and others, I found the best-tasting to be the most basic. This recipe ensures everyone at the party gets a taste, but you may want to double the recipe, because most will not settle for just a shot's worth.

Provided by ims316

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h5m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut, shaken very well before opening
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk, shaken very well before opening
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 ½ cups rum (such as Bacardi®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Add cinnamon to a large bottle or other container that can hold at least 8 cups using a funnel. Pour sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, and rum through the funnel. Shake or stir well to combine.
  • Refrigerate coquito until chilled, at least 1 hour. Shake or stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 83.1 mg, Sugar 34.9 g

COQUITO (PUERTO RICAN COCONUT EGGNOG)



Coquito (Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog) image

Coquito (pronounced "koh-kee-toh") is often called a "Puerto Rican eggnog" but, to be honest, I think it's much better than eggnog. If you like coconut and cold, frothy drinks spiked heavily with rum, you will like this. You will really, really like this. Some versions of coquito have raw eggs but I leave them out, which makes it better for gift giving and preparing in advance. My recipe is also strong. As in, you can feel it down to your knees after just a sip or two. I like it that way but feel free to cut down on the booze. This rich, sweet and totally decadent drink is meant to be sipped in small glasses. To make it last longer, serve it on the rocks -- the ice dilutes the drink a bit and makes it delightfully chilly.

Provided by Alejandra Ramos

Time 2h10m

Yield 16 to 20 small servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
One 14-ounce can coconut milk
One 15-ounce can sweetened cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez or Goya)
3 cups white rum (gold rum can be substituted; see Cook's Note for low- and no-alcohol versions)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
2 cinnamon sticks, plus 1 more stick per serving (or 1 more stick per each additional gift bottle)
1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise (plus half a vanilla bean per each additional gift bottle), optional

Steps:

  • Combine the three milks with the cream of coconut in a large blender and blend until well combined. Add the rum, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon and blend together. (If your blender is small, do this in batches and pour into a large bowl as you go.)
  • Pour the coquito into bottles and drop 1 cinnamon stick and vanilla bean half into each. Cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 2 hours.
  • Serve straight in small glasses or over ice in larger ones. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick. Leftovers will keep tightly sealed in the refrigerator for about 1 week (shake the bottle vigorously each time before serving; see Cook's Note).

COQUITO - COCONUT EGGNOG



Coquito - Coconut Eggnog image

If you like coconut and eggnog, you'll love Puerto Rican Coquito! Coquito is a thick and creamy coconut drink that mixes silky GOYA® Coconut Milk with sweet Coco GOYA® Cream of Coconut, cinnamon and rum. This rich, authentic coquito recipe is commonly made during Christmas where it is served cold and meant to be shared with family and friends.

Provided by Goya

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Goya®

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (12 ounce) cans GOYA® Evaporated Milk
1 (15 ounce) can Coco GOYA® Cream of Coconut
1 (13.5 ounce) can GOYA® Coconut Milk
½ cup GOYA® Sweetened Condensed Milk
½ cup white rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish, if desired
1 Cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In bowl of blender, add evaporated milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, rum (if using), vanilla extract and ground cinnamon. Blend on high until mixture is well combined, 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour coconut mixture into glass bottles; cover. Transfer to refrigerator. Chill until cold.
  • To serve, stir or shake bottle well to combine. Pour coquito into small serving glasses. Garnish with ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 72.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

COQUITO - COCONUT EGGNOG



Coquito - Coconut Eggnog image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield Makes about 7 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (12 oz. each) GOYA® Evaporated Milk
1 can (15 oz.) Coco GOYA® Cream of Coconut
1 can (14 oz.) GOYA® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 can(13.5 oz.) GOYA® Coconut Milk
½ cup white rum (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ tsp. ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish, if desired
Cinnamon sticks (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In bowl of blender, add evaporated milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, rum (if using), vanilla extract and ground cinnamon. Blend on high until mixture is well combined, 1-2 minutes.
  • 2. Pour coconut mixture into glass bottles; cover. Transfer to refrigerator. Chill until cold.
  • 3. To serve, pour coquito into small serving glasses. Garnish with ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks, if desired.

TRADITIONAL COQUITO (WITH EGGS/ COOKED)



Traditional Coquito (With Eggs/ Cooked) image

Coquito ( Puerto Rican Eggnog). I like this recipe ...Traditional coquito has raw eggs. this recipe eliminates the risk of salmonella because it is cooked. The eggs give it a richer and thicker consistency.

Provided by Chef OG

Categories     Beverages

Time 35m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
24 inches cinnamon sticks
6 large egg yolks
3 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
2 (15 ounce) cans coconut milk
3 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
3 cups rum

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, heat water and cinnamon sticks to boiling over high heat. Reducei heat to medium and cook until liquid is reduced to one cup. Remove cinnamon sticks and set liquid aside to cool to room temperature. In a 3 quart.Saucepan with a wire whisk, beat egg yolks and evaporated milk until well-mixed.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and coats a spoon - about 10 minutes (do not boil) set aside to cool slightly.
  • When cinnamon flavored liquid has cooled stir in coconut milk, until well mixed.
  • . In serving bowl, combine coconut mixture, yolk mixture, sweetened condensed milk and rum. Chill well and serve.

PUERTO RICAN COCONUT MILK-RUM CHRISTMAS DRINK: COQUITO



Puerto Rican Coconut Milk-Rum Christmas Drink: Coquito image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
One 14-ounce can condensed milk
2 egg yolks
2 cups fresh coconut milk or one 15-ounce can coconut milk
Pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon true Ceylon cinnamon*
1 cup Puerto Rican white rum
Ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and process for 3 minutes at high speed until frothy. Store in a glass container in the refrigerator and serve chilled, dusted with a little cinnamon.

PUERTO RICAN COCONUT EGGNOG (COQUITO)



Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog (Coquito) image

Provided by Maricel Presilla

Categories     Rum     Egg Nog     Alcoholic     Egg     Christmas     Cocktail     Christmas Eve     Drink

Yield Makes 8 cups (sixteen 4-ounce servings)

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
2 large egg yolks
One 15-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup white rum
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Beat together the evaporated milk and egg yolks in a medium bowl. Strain into a 3-quart pot and simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Transfer the egg yolk mixture to a blender, and blend in batches. Add the remaining ingredients, blending at high speed until frothy. Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled before serving.

COCONUT COQUITO



Coconut Coquito image

Coconut eggnog, a national tradition in Puerto Rico, this is the quintessential holiday drink.

Provided by Emilie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups coconut milk
6 tablespoons white sugar
8 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 tablespoons dark rum
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine the coconut milk and the sugar in a saucepan and scald over medium heat.
  • Beat the egg yolks with the vanilla. Beat in 1/2 cup of the scalded mixture into the egg yolks. Then whisk all the egg yolk mixture into the scalded mixture. Stirring mixture constantly, cook over low heat until mixture reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). The mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. DO NOT BOIL.
  • Strain the eggnog into a bowl. Stir in the rum and let cool to room temperature. Place plastic wrap on the surface and refrigerate until well chilled. Once chilled serve with nutmeg sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 25.4 g, Sodium 18.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

COQUITO COCONUT EGGNOG



Coquito Coconut Eggnog image

This blend of coconut and almond milks accompanied by cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg with loads of rum is such a delightful drink, reminiscent of eggnog but much lighter will sure to be a knockout at your next holiday party!

Provided by awakenedone

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Eggnog Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups unsweetened coconut milk
4 cups unsweetened almond milk
2 (15 ounce) cans cream of coconut
2 cups Puerto Rican white rum, or more to taste
8 eggs
1 cup turbinado sugar
1 cup honey
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Pour coconut milk, almond milk, cream of coconut, rum, eggs, sugar, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves into a large bowl and whisk well to combine.
  • Blend mixture in two batches in a blender on high speed until frothy, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour into a gallon-size glass container and chill overnight or serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.2 calories, Carbohydrate 69.1 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 107.3 mg, Sugar 65.8 g

GRANDMA'S COQUITO (PUERTO RICAN EGGNOG)



Grandma's Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog) image

so creamy and delicious that it warms your belly and your heart.this is a traditional holiday cocktail that has been celebrated on the island for decades and is now a holiday staple for stateside islanders.

Provided by benelisa cotto

Categories     Cocktails

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 can(s) coconut cream
2 can(s) coconut milk, unsweetened
2 can(s) evaporated milk
2 can(s) condensed milk
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 gal dark rum

Steps:

  • 1. in a blender add 1 can each of coconut cream,coconut milk,evaporated milk,condensed milk.blend until smooth slowly adding vanilla,cinnamon and nutmeg.pour into a large bowl.repeat the process with remaining cans of milks,pour into bowl and whisk until combined with first batch.add entire bottle of rum and whisk well to mix.pour into gallons or bottles and refrigerate.serve cold.

EGGNOG BREAD PUDDING WITH COQUITO SAUCE



Eggnog Bread Pudding with Coquito Sauce image

This is inspired by the traditional Puerto Rican eggnog drink. My husband loves eggnog and bread pudding so I thought I would combine his favorites with a Puerto Rican flair.

Provided by Childofchaos

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups cubed bread
¼ cup raisins
2 ¼ cups eggnog
4 large eggs
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons coconut-flavored rum

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Mix bread and raisins together in a bowl; transfer mixture to the loaf pan.
  • Beat eggnog, eggs, white sugar, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Pour over the bread mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Melt brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream and rum; simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 5 minutes. Serve warm over the bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 143.3 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 190.7 mg, Sugar 36.2 g

COQUITO - TRADITIONAL RECIPE (MADE WITH EGG YOLKS)



Coquito - Traditional Recipe (Made With Egg Yolks) image

A delicious rum-infused Latino beverage enjoyed any time of year, but in particular, around the Holidays... Similar in type to egg nog, but way more delicious! This recipe comes from my husband's friend's wife, Linda. The recipe is for larger servings (party-size) so you will have to adjust for portions desired. Also, some tolerance is required as you must stir constantly over low flame as to not cook the egg yolks -- also, allow time for prep. & cooling when factoring your time, other than that, the recipe is pretty easy... those are just a few cook's notes FYI.

Provided by BlondieItaliana

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 dozen egg yolk
4 cups sugar
4 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 (12 ounce) cans Coco Lopez (Cream of Coconut)
8 cinnamon sticks (Boiled in 1 1/2 cup of water, keep them in the water for recipe)
1 quart white rum (Baccardi preferred)

Steps:

  • Mix at room temperature egg yolks, sugar, milk, vanilla extract in big pot and simmer over low flame to melt sugar, mixing continuously.
  • Add Coco Lopez and continue to mix for about 15 minutes on low flame.
  • Add Rum and cinnamon sticks with water.
  • Mix everything on low flame for about 20 minutes.
  • Let cool and serve.
  • ** Use whisk for a smoother consistency ** if desired.

COQUITO



Coquito image

An all-time family favorite, this creamy, frozen coquito recipe features cream of coconut blended with cloves, cinnamon, vanilla and rum. -Evelyn Robles, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (15 ounces) cream of coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup rum

Steps:

  • Place the first seven ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Refrigerate until chilled. Stir in rum before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 17g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

COQUITO (TRADITIONAL PUERTO RICAN CORDIAL)



Coquito (Traditional Puerto Rican Cordial) image

I got this recipe from a good friend and co-worker Samantha. She was born in Puerto Rico. This drink is a traditional from Puerto Rico and is delicious. It is always made by Puerto Rican families around the Christmas and New Year holidays, but you can enjoy it anytime of the year. It will keep forever in the refrigerator. I still...

Provided by Juliann Esquivel

Categories     Other Drinks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large can of bordens eggnog, during the holidays you can buy bottled egg nog. i like the bordens can egg nog. has a richer flavor.
1 can(s) coconut cream, you can buy at the liquor store. is used to make pina coladas
1 can(s) coconut milk, unsweetened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp powdered cinnamon
1 1/2 c white bacardi rum or the amount you want.

Steps:

  • 1. Shake large can of Bordens Egg Nogg very well before opening. Add cans of Coconut cream and coconut milk, tsp vanilla and a little cinnamon. Blend everything very very well.
  • 2. Next add your Rum 1 1/2 to 2 cups white rum. Blend again very well put into a clean empty wine bottle cover with a cork and refrigerate over night. Can be a served the next day but the longer it sets the better. You can use a little less rum if you don't like to strong of a drink. Serve in little cordial glasses. Salute Enjoy. Will keep in the refrigerator forever if it lasts that long. Makes a nice Christmas gift during the holidays.

COQUITO



Coquito image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes about 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 coconut
3/4 to 1 bottle (750-ml) dark or light rum, preferably Brugal or Bacardi
1 (13 1/2-ounce) can coconut milk, preferably Coco Lopez
1 (15-ounce) can cream of coconut, preferably Coco Lopez
2.5 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
2 large cinnamon sticks
Ice cubes, for serving
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Test each of the three eyes at stem end of coconut to see which is the softest. Then use an ice pick (or a screwdriver) and a hammer to pierce two of the eyes. Strain water through a fine sieve into a bowl, and reserve.
  • Place coconut on a rimmed baking sheet; bake for 15 minutes. Remove the coconut, carefully wrap it with a kitchen towel, and place it on a solid, stable surface. Hit the area around the eyes of the coconut forcefully with a hammer or kitchen mallet. Remove the hard shell. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the brown skin from the back of the coconut meat. Rinse flesh under cold running water. Finely grate coconut using a box grater. Transfer to a large glass measuring cup. Add reserved coconut water and rum; set aside.
  • Working in batches, in the jar of a blender, combine coconut milk, cream of coconut, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and coconut rum mixture; blend until combined. Pour into a pitcher, and add cinnamon sticks. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 days. Just before serving, stir to combine. Serve over ice.

COQUITO - PUERTO RICAN COCONUT EGGNOG RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Coquito - Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by kayjayjohnson

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (15-ounce) can coconut cream, such as Coco Lopez or Goya
3 cups rum of your choice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise, optional

Steps:

  • Combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, and coconut cream in a large blender and blend until well combined. Add the rum, vanilla, and ground cinnamon, and blend in. If your blender is small, do this in batches and pour into a large bowl as you go. Pour into a pitcher or glass bottles with sealed lids and drop in the cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean halves. Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until very cold. Serve straight in small glasses garnished or on the rocks in larger ones. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick. Leftovers will keep tightly sealed in the refrigerator for about one week, just be sure to shake the jar vigorously each time before serving. To cut the rum and make this beverage less strong, replace the desired amount of rum with equal parts ice cold coconut or whole milk. For a non-alcoholic or virgin coquito, cut out the rum and replace it with one cup ice cold coconut or whole milk and one cup ice cold filtered water.

Tips:

  • Use fresh coconut milk. Fresh coconut milk adds a rich, creamy flavor to coquito. You can find it in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores.
  • Don't overcook the spices. Overcooking the spices can make the coquito bitter. Simmer them for just a few minutes, until they are fragrant.
  • Use a blender to make the coquito smooth. A blender will help to break down the spices and coconut meat, resulting in a smooth and creamy coquito.
  • Chill the coquito before serving. Coquito is best served chilled. You can chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Garnish the coquito with grated nutmeg or cinnamon. Grated nutmeg or cinnamon adds a festive touch to coquito.

Conclusion:

Coquito is a delicious and festive holiday drink that is easy to make. With its creamy texture, sweet flavor, and warm spices, coquito is sure to be a hit at your next party. So gather your ingredients and give this recipe a try!

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