Coquito Rico

Oh yes, Coquito… our famous coconut drink, made with 3 different milks condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut milk, cream of coconut, and spices.

Coquito is a traditional drink from Puerto Rico, made with rum. Originally made around the 1900s, but coquito didn’t get noticed till the 1950s due to the fact that the coquito needed to be refrigerated.

This delicious festive drink contains vanilla, cinnamon, rum and milk. You will find coquito in many homes in Puerto Rico and in many Puerto Rican family homes in the States for the holidays.

Coquito is made in different forms and now you will find many varieties of flavors, like Nutella, Chocolate, Pistachio, Strawberry, and many more. Some make it with eggs, and some make a concoction with different spices boiled and added to the coquito for that extra amazing flavor.

You can enjoy this creamy delicious drink with or without alcohol. You can choose what kind of rum to add but it’s best with white rum.

I am so excited to share this recipe with you, and I hope you enjoy it with your loved ones.

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Ingredients

1 can 14 oz condensed milk

1 can 15 oz cream of coconut

1 can 13.5 oz coconut milk

1 can 12 oz evaporated milk

1 tsp of vanilla

1/8 tsp of nutmeg grated

2 tsp to your liking of cinnamon (I personally like it a lot) and some for garnish.

1 cup of white or dark rum (optional)

Shredded coconut for garnish

Instructions

In a blender, add evaporated milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, rum (optional), vanilla extract, and spices. Blend on high until mixture is well combined, 1-2 minutes.

Pour the Coquito mixture into glass bottles, and cover. Transfer to refrigerator and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or until cold.

Serve and garnish with shredded coconut.

(Note: Shake well before serving)

Enjoy!