Authentic Coquito Boricua
Coquito, an iconic holiday drink, known as Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog made with cream of coconut, cinnamon, vanilla, and lots of white rum. It's sweet, thick, and creamy.
Equipment
- Blender
- 2 750 ml bottles
Ingredients
- 1 can cream of coconut
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cans evaporated milk
- 1 ¾ - 2 cups white rum (preferred brand: Don Q or Bacardi)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 teaspoons ground saigon cinnamon (preferred brand: Olde Thompson)
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 shots Hennessy cognac (optional)
Instructions
- Pour cream of coconut in a blender and mix well with vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Once smooth, add the evaporated and condensed milks. Blend again.
- Lastly, pick your desired strength of alcohol and add the corresponding amount of white rum (1 ¾ cups for a subtle strength, 2 cups for something stronger).
- For a unique, yet smooth aftertaste, add shots of cognac to your desired liking. Blend once more and set in fridge for 2-3 hours to chill. Serve and enjoy!
- Store in a air-tight bottle(s) up to 4-6 months.
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Notes
To maximize the flavor and aroma of the spices without overpowering the coquito, make sure to use quality spices.
I recommend using Olde Thompson brand of Saigon Cinnamon.