Let me show a really easy Coquito Recipe. Coquito in Spanish means little coconut. It is a Puerto Rican cocktail made with rum, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, condensed milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Other Latin cultures have a version as well. You can drink it year round but it’s typically served during the Holidays. Coquito has a sweet coconut flavor and a touch of alcohol. Making it a party favorite! My family makes it every Christmas and now yours can too! A bottle of Coquito also makes a great gift so grab extra ingredients!
The Perfect Holiday Drink
Coquito is usually served during Thanksgiving and Christmas time but of course you can make it year round. It’s a recipe my family looks forward to all year! Whether you are planning a cozy evening at home or attending a Family Christmas Party, Coquito is sure to be a hit! This drink is served chilled and usually in a small glass. You can take it as a shot or sip on it slowly. Garish with a cinnamon stick or rim the glass with cinnamon and sugar. There are so many ways to make Coquito. Some recipes call for egg yolks. My sister usually adds 2-3 yolks to the blender to make it creamier and a shot of brandy for an extra kick!
Ingredients for Coquito
My Coquito recipe keeps it simple with just a few ingredients. Comes out perfect every time!
- 1 can Cream of Coconut (Coco Lopez) 15 ounce
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 12 oz
- 1 can Evaporated Milk 12 oz
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 cup White Rum
- Cinnamon Sticks optional
How to make Coquito
Grab your ingredients and your blender and that’s about it! Combine everything and blend for about 2 minutes. Store the Coquito in a glass container like an empty Bacardi bottle or I bought these glass containers on Amazon that also worked out well. It made a great gift for a holiday party too. Add a cinnamon stick to the bottle for extra flavor. Let it chill for at least 4 hours before serving. Coquito is so rich in flavor, a small amount goes a long way!
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Easy Coquito
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 can Cream of Coconut (Coco Lopez) 15 ounce
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 12 oz
- 1 can Evaporated Milk 12 oz
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 cup White Rum
- Cinnamon Sticks optional
Instructions
- Place the cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and rum in the blender.
- Blend together until well combined. About 2 minutes.
- Store in a glass bottle. Place Cinnamon Stick in the glass bottle.
- Refriderate at least 4 hours before serving.
- Serve as a shot or sip on as a cocktail. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
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