Coquito Puerto Rican Eggnog
Transport your taste buds to the tropics this holiday season with Coquito, a luscious Puerto Rican twist on classic eggnog. This creamy and decadent drink combines the richness of sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and coconut milk, with the tropical sweetness of cream of coconut. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and a splash of vanilla, every sip offers a perfectly balanced burst of festive flavor. For added cheer, you can include a generous cup of white rum, making it a crowd-pleasing cocktail or a comforting alcohol-free treat. Ready in just 10 minutes and easy to prepare in a blender, this holiday favorite is best served chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra festive touch. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, Coquito is a must-have addition to your seasonal celebrations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce can Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 12-ounce can Evaporated milk
- 1 13.5-ounce can Coconut milk
- 1 15-ounce can Cream of coconut
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup White rum (optional)
- 1 pinch Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut milk, and cream of coconut. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth and well combined.
Add ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and vanilla extract to the blender. Blend again to distribute the spices evenly.
If using white rum, pour it into the blender and blend for another 30 seconds to incorporate.
Taste the mixture and adjust spices or sweetness if needed. Blend for a few seconds after any adjustments.
Pour the mixture into a glass pitcher or airtight bottles. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the Coquito a good stir or shake as it may settle slightly in the fridge.
Serve cold in small glasses. Garnish with a pinch of ground cinnamon on top for decoration.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2366 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.1 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 149 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 981 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 310.5 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 299.3 g | ||
| Protein | 58.4 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.9 mcg | 39% | |
| Calcium | 2215 mg | 170% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 3063 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
