Coquito

Coquito
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    1.1K

Transport yourself to a sunny Puerto Rican Christmas with Coquito, a luscious and creamy coconut-infused holiday beverage. This delightful concoction blends the richness of coconut cream with the warmth of spices and a splash of rum, creating a festive drink that's impossible to resist.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    46 g
  • Cholesterol
    65 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    106 mg
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all ingredients.

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Recipe View In a double boiler over simmering water, gently combine the evaporated milk and beaten egg yolks. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and reaches 160°F (71°C). This ensures a smooth and velvety texture. (8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the thickened mixture to a blender.

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Recipe View Add the cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum, water, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.

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Recipe View Blend until everything is perfectly combined, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. (30 seconds)

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Recipe View Pour the Coquito into sterilized glass bottles or jars.

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Recipe View Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the Coquito to chill thoroughly.

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Recipe View Serve chilled in small glasses, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick for an extra touch of festivity.

For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the rum and add an additional 1/2 cup of water or coconut water.
Adjust the amount of rum to your preference. Start with 1/2 cup and add more to taste.
Sterilizing the bottles ensures a longer shelf life for your Coquito. To sterilize, boil the bottles and lids in water for 10 minutes.
Coquito can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 380 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Koby Torpkuhlman

    I added a pinch of nutmeg to mine and it was delicious!

  • Arvid Dicki

    This is the best Coquito recipe I've ever tried! It's so creamy and delicious.

  • Dorris Marquardt

    I love that this recipe includes egg yolks, it gives it such a rich and creamy texture.

  • Hayley Kulas

    I made a batch of this for a party and it was gone in minutes! I should have doubled the recipe.

  • Jovany Rippin

    Thank you for sharing this recipe! It's a keeper.

  • Zack Greenholt

    My family asks for this every year during the holidays. It's become a tradition!

  • Titus Gerlach

    This recipe is amazing! So easy to follow and the Coquito came out perfect. Everyone loved it!

  • Sammie Price

    I tried this recipe and it was a hit! I used spiced rum and it added a nice warmth.

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