Quick and Easy Puerto Rican Coquito

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Written By Natali Martinez
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It’s that time of year! The time for all of the delicious seasonal foods and beverages. As a Latina, I look forward to the holidays because we know how to GET DOWN in the kitchen and have staples that are not to be missed.

As the title suggests, I’m starting with a coquito recipe from PUERTO RICO! Coquito is a coconut-based drink that originated in Puerto Rico and traditionally made and served at Christmas. It’s often compared to eggnog, and I can see how when explaining it to someone who isn’t familiar, can be a go-to comparison. However, let’s be clear, it’s not the same! It contains different ingredients, even down to the alcohol choice. This recipe in particular has NO EGG. Personally, I prefer coquito.

Quick, easy, delicious and spiked, what’s not to love? Now, if you prefer a non-alcoholic recipe, that’s easy! Exclude the alcohol and keep all other ingredients and their measurements the same. Let’s get started.

Quick and Easy Puerto Rican Coquito Recipe

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Ingredients

Servings: 6

  • 1 can of Coconut Cream

  • 2 cans of Coconut Milk

  • 1 can of Evaporated Milk

  • 1 can of Sweet Condensed Milk

  • 1 teaspoon of Cinnamon Powder

  • 1 tablespoon of Vanilla Extract

  • 1 cup of Water

  • Puerto Rican White Rum to taste

Instructions

  • Add the coconut cream, coconut milk, evaporated milk, sweet condensed milk, cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, water and white rum into a blender or a bowl if you’re whisking it instead

  • Blend on a high setting for 1-2 minutes or whisk in a bowl until the ingredients are well combined

  • Pour mix into a see-through glass bottle with cover to preserve taste

  • Refrigerate until chilled

  • To serve, shake bottle well before pouring into individual glasses

  • If desired, garnish the servings with a couple cinnamon sticks and sprinkled cinnamon powder

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Enjoy,

-Natali-

Updated: December 23, 2021

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