How to Make Puerto Rican Coquito – Easy 5-Ingredient Coquito Recipe {Video}
In many Puerto Rican households, you can always tell when the holiday season has begun because coquito begins to make an appearance. Coquito is a Puerto Rican holiday drink and just how eggnog is loved in American households during the holidays, coquito also has a special place. It’s hard to find a Puerto Rican household without coquito on Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) or Navidad (Christmas), as it’s common to serve it alongside our traditional meal of arroz con gandules, pernil and pasteles.
Just like many foods, the coquito recipe may vary slightly depending on the individual. Some people make coquito with egg and others without, but there’s no denying the basic ingredients of coconut, milk, and rum. It makes for a deliciously rich and creamy holiday cocktail, perfect for your holiday entertaining! Let me show you in the video below how to make coquito – you’ll see it’s ridiculously simple! Read on for the full recipe, using ingredients you can find at your local Walmart (save for the rum).
How to Make Coquito {Video}
Coquito Recipe (Puerto Rican Eggnog-ish Holiday Drink)
Ingredients
- 1 can condensed milk, 14 oz
- 1 can evaporated milk, 12 oz
- 1 can cream of coconut, 15 oz
- 3/4 – 1 cup white rum (to your liking) – You can use whichever brand you prefer.
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
How to Make Coquito
- Add all ingredients to blender.
- Blend on low speed until mixed well and pour into large bottle.
- Chill in refrigerator for best taste.
- Serve with more cinnamon sprinkled on top. Enjoy!
Now that you know how to make coquito, you can delight your holiday party guests with the creamy, coconut drink. If you need more cocktail recipes for your holiday entertaining, check out the Walmart Holiday Entertaining Guide! You’ll also find many how-to videos on the entertaining guide to help you put together a wonderful party!
Will you be trying our coquito recipe this holiday season?
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