Easiest Way to Prepare Perfect Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)

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Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog). Free UK Delivery on Eligible Orders Coquito is a traditional punch from Puerto Rico. It's often called "Puerto Rican eggnog" due to its very similar flavor profile and occasional use of eggs in some variations. There is actually very little history or legend available as to the origins of the Puerto Rican version of Eggnog, Coquito (pronounced koh-KEE-toh).

Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog) Coquito is a thick and creamy coconut drink that mixes silky GOYA® Coconut Milk with sweet GOYA® Cream of Coconut, cinnamon and rum. This rich, authentic coquito recipe is commonly made during Christmas where it is served cold and meant to be shared with family and friends. Often considered to be the Puerto Rican version of eggnog, Coquito is a Christmas cocktail that starts showing its delicious face at family gatherings starting as soon as the day after Thanksgiving. You can cook Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog) using 7 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)

  1. You need 1 can of Coconut Milk.
  2. Prepare 1 can of Condensed Milk.
  3. You need 1 can of Evaporated Milk.
  4. Prepare 1 of box/can of Cream of Coconut (See Below).
  5. Prepare 1 tsp of Cinnamon.
  6. You need 1 tsp of Nutmeg.
  7. You need 2 cups of Rum (Barcardi brand White, Dark or Black Rum).

I believe all of my Puerto Rican friends would agree that you need as much of a window as possible to enjoy this creamy, sweet, and boozy drink. Coquito means "little coconut" in Spanish and refers to a popular holiday drink in Puerto Rico, similar to eggnog but coconut based. Like eggnog, coquito is always served chilled. Serving it cold provides a better consistency and flavor.

Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog) instructions

  1. In a large blender mix all the ingredients, with the exception of the rum, and blend everything together..
  2. After all the ingredients are well blended, add the rum, then mix well once again..
  3. If you don't have enough room in your blender transfer the mixture into a large pot, then add the rum, and use a large mixing spoon the blend the rum and the other ingredients together..
  4. Bottle mixture and refrigerate for at least 6 hours to allow the Coquito to "thicken up" before serving..
  5. I use the "GRACE" brand of Creamed Coconut for my Coquito. Gives you the texture of the Coconut with being overpowering. If you can't find this brand you can use any brand of Cream of Coconut..

This thick and creamy Coquito recipe is a Puerto Rican tradition that is loaded with coconut, rum and cinnamon for an extra thick and creamy coconut eggnog! Try this easy no egg recipe with coconut milk, rum, and holiday spices. Coquito aka Puerto Rican Eggnog Coquito is a traditional holiday drink in Puerto Rico. Also called Puerto Rican Eggnog, this drink is tropical and creamy, and easy to make! If you're not a fan of classic eggnog, try making a batch of traditional Coquito or "Puerto Rican Eggnog." It's coconut-based and perfectly rich and creamy.