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The Ultimate Creamy & Authentic Puerto Rican Coquito Recipe

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Make the best Coquito ever with this simple, creamy recipe for the traditional Puerto Rican coconut rum holiday drink. It is smooth, rich, and perfect for your festive celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 (15 oz) can cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup white rum (Don Q is recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Combine the full-fat coconut milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
  2. Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the blender. Pulse briefly to combine the spices.
  3. Pour in the white rum. Blend again for about 30 seconds until everything is fully incorporated and creamy.
  4. Taste the mixture. If you prefer a stronger rum flavor, add more rum now, a quarter cup at a time, blending briefly after each addition.
  5. Pour the Coquito into glass bottles or jars, leaving some headspace.
  6. Seal the containers tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to chill thoroughly.
  7. Before serving your Puerto Rican Holiday Drink, shake the bottle well to recombine any separated ingredients.
  8. Serve chilled in small glasses, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Notes

  • For the smoothest texture, use a high-powered blender. If you do not have one, blend in batches.
  • This Creamy Coconut Rum Recipe keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • To make a Virgin Coquito Alternative, simply omit the rum and add 1/2 cup of extra evaporated milk or coconut milk for volume.
  • If you want a thicker drink, reduce the amount of evaporated milk slightly.

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