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The Coquito is being poured into small glasses on the white marble cooktop, each topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon. The creamy, spiced holiday drink is ready to be enjoyed.

Coquito Recipe

This Coquito recipe is a rich, creamy, and flavorful Puerto Rican holiday favorite. It's similar to eggnog but made with coconut milk and rum, offering a tropical twist that’s perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine Puerto Rican
Servings 14
Calories 346 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bottle or container (holds at least 8 cups)
  • Funnel (optional)
  • Spoon or shakeable container for mixing

Ingredients
  

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 14-ounce can cream of coconut, shaken well before opening
  • 1 14-ounce can coconut milk, shaken well before opening
  • 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
  • 1 ½ cups rum such as Bacardi®, or adjust to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Container: Using a funnel if necessary, add the ground cinnamon to a large bottle or container that can hold at least 8 cups.
    A large bottle or container sits on a white marble cooktop with a funnel inserted into its neck. Ground cinnamon is being poured through the funnel, getting ready to infuse the Coquito with a warm, aromatic spice.
  • Add Liquids: Pour in the sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, and rum.
    Various ingredients – sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, and rum – are being poured into the container on the white marble cooktop, blending into a thick, creamy mixture for the Coquito.
  • Mix Well: Shake the container or stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure everything is well-combined.
    The container on the white marble cooktop is sealed and being shaken vigorously, combining all the ingredients thoroughly for a smooth, creamy texture in the Coquito.
  • Chill: Refrigerate the Coquito until well-chilled, at least 1 hour. Shake or stir before serving.
    The sealed container is now placed inside a refrigerator, set to chill for at least an hour to enhance its creamy, spiced flavor before serving.
  • Serving Suggestion: Serve in small glasses, and for a festive touch, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
    The Coquito is being poured into small glasses on the white marble cooktop, each topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon. The creamy, spiced holiday drink is ready to be enjoyed.
  • Enjoy this creamy, spiced holiday drink!