Best 3 Coquito Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog Recipes
Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican coconut eggnog served during Christmas and the holiday season. It is a creamy, sweet, and flavorful drink that combines the richness of coconut, the warmth of spices, and the comfort of eggnog. This beloved beverage has several variations, each with its own unique twist, but they all share the same core ingredients: coconut milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, rum, eggs, sugar, and spices. Coquito is enjoyed by people of all ages and is a staple at Puerto Rican holiday gatherings.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
COQUITO (PUERTO RICAN COCONUT EGGNOG)
Coquito (pronounced "koh-kee-toh") is often called a "Puerto Rican eggnog" but, to be honest, I think it's much better than eggnog. If you like coconut and cold, frothy drinks spiked heavily with rum, you will like this. You will really, really like this. Some versions of coquito have raw eggs but I leave them out, which makes it better for gift giving and preparing in advance. My recipe is also strong. As in, you can feel it down to your knees after just a sip or two. I like it that way but feel free to cut down on the booze. This rich, sweet and totally decadent drink is meant to be sipped in small glasses. To make it last longer, serve it on the rocks -- the ice dilutes the drink a bit and makes it delightfully chilly.
Provided by Alejandra Ramos
Time 2h10m
Yield 16 to 20 small servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the three milks with the cream of coconut in a large blender and blend until well combined. Add the rum, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon and blend together. (If your blender is small, do this in batches and pour into a large bowl as you go.)
- Pour the coquito into bottles and drop 1 cinnamon stick and vanilla bean half into each. Cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 2 hours.
- Serve straight in small glasses or over ice in larger ones. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick. Leftovers will keep tightly sealed in the refrigerator for about 1 week (shake the bottle vigorously each time before serving; see Cook's Note).
PUERTO RICAN COCONUT EGGNOG (COQUITO)
Steps:
- Beat together the evaporated milk and egg yolks in a medium bowl. Strain into a 3-quart pot and simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- Transfer the egg yolk mixture to a blender, and blend in batches. Add the remaining ingredients, blending at high speed until frothy. Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled before serving.
COQUITO - PUERTO RICAN COCONUT EGGNOG RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by kayjayjohnson
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, and coconut cream in a large blender and blend until well combined. Add the rum, vanilla, and ground cinnamon, and blend in. If your blender is small, do this in batches and pour into a large bowl as you go. Pour into a pitcher or glass bottles with sealed lids and drop in the cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean halves. Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until very cold. Serve straight in small glasses garnished or on the rocks in larger ones. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick. Leftovers will keep tightly sealed in the refrigerator for about one week, just be sure to shake the jar vigorously each time before serving. To cut the rum and make this beverage less strong, replace the desired amount of rum with equal parts ice cold coconut or whole milk. For a non-alcoholic or virgin coquito, cut out the rum and replace it with one cup ice cold coconut or whole milk and one cup ice cold filtered water.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.
- If you don't have evaporated milk, you can use regular milk and add 1/4 cup of powdered milk.
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, or whipped cream for a festive touch.
- Chill the coquito for at least 2 hours before serving, or overnight for the best flavor.
- Coquito can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Coquito is a delicious and festive Puerto Rican drink that is perfect for Christmas and other special occasions. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy texture, sweet coconut flavor, and hint of spice, coquito is sure to be a hit at your next party. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful holiday drink, give coquito a try.
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