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Best Authentic Puerto Rican Coquito – Easy Holiday Cocktail

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This creamy, coconut-y holiday drink is a festive showstopper that’s deceptively simple to make. With a perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and rich flavors, it’s guaranteed to be the star of your holiday table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) Cream of Coconut (like Coco López)
  • 1 can (12 oz) Evaporated Milk
  • 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Full-Fat Coconut Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 cup White Rum (or to taste)
  • Cinnamon Sticks (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Gather and prep your ingredients: stir the cream of coconut, shake the coconut milk, and measure out spices and vanilla.
  2. Add cream of coconut, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut milk to a blender. Blend on low for 30 seconds until combined.
  3. Add vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves to the blender. Gradually add spices while blending on low for 20-30 seconds until fully incorporated.
  4. Pour in white rum and blend on low for a few seconds to combine. Do not over-blend.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness, spice, or rum to your preference.
  6. Optional: Strain through a fine-mesh strainer for an ultra-smooth texture.
  7. Using a funnel, pour coquito into glass bottles or jars, leaving about an inch of headspace. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Before serving, gently shake the bottle. Pour into small glasses, garnish with a cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon, and serve chilled.

Notes

Don’t skip the chill time—flavors meld and mellow overnight. Use room temperature ingredients for best emulsion. Start with 1/4 teaspoon cloves and adjust to taste. Coquito keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks; do not freeze.

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