Tropical Holiday Delight

This delightful drink, known as coquito, is a traditional Puerto Rican holiday beverage that resembles a creamy, coconut-flavored eggnog. This version of coquito is egg-free and rich with the flavors of coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and a hint of rum. It's a popular festive drink enjoyed during the holiday season in Puerto Rico and is often referred to as egg-free eggnog.

Tropical Holiday Delight

A creamy and flavorful Puerto Rican holiday beverage with coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and a hint of rum, perfect for festive celebrations.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup water
  • 2 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup Bacardi rum (light, white aka carta blanca)
  • 2 oz cream of coconut (Coco lopez)
  • 2 oz coconut milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of cinnamon (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine water, sweetened condensed milk, rum, and vanilla.
  2. Add the coconut milk last, filling the blender up to the 1-cup mark.
  3. Secure the lid tightly and blend gently.
  4. Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least 5 hours before serving.
  5. Stir the coquito again before serving.
  6. Shake the coquito vigorously before pouring into glasses.
  7. Serve in small 6 oz. glasses and sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon. Enjoy!