Coquito: the amazing recipe for Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog

Coquito is the perfect Christmas beverage to serve to your friends and family this year. This delicious Puerto Rican coconut eggnog has all the warming spices everyone loves during the winter married with the sweet tropical flavor of coconut to make a thick, creamy drink that everyone will love.

Unlike regular eggnog, coquito doesn't have eggs in it, and it gets its delicious sweetness from condensed milk. For a tasty way to shake things up this holiday season, try making coquito!

What is Coquito?

Coquito is Puerto Rican coconut eggnog that is usually enjoyed during the winter. Its name means “little coconut” in Spanish. It's a thick, rich, creamy drink with a sweet coconut flavor and warming spices.

Coquito Ingredients

Unlike regular eggnog, you don't need eggs to make coquito. You'll need coconut milk and cream of coconut to give this tasty beverage its characteristic coconut flavor and creamy texture.

Coquito gets its sweetness from condensed milk, and you'll also need nutmeg, cinnamon, raisins, and vanilla to flavor the drink.

The best rum to use for coquito is dark rum. It has a sweet, rich, complex flavor that works well with the other ingredients in this drink.

How to Make Coquito

Making delicious coquito is so effortless. start by placing the raisins, rum, and cinnamon sticks in a very large container. Leave them for an hour to infuse. Next, puree the remaining ingredients in a blender until they're nice and smooth. Pour the pureed mixture into the rum mixture, then tightly seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

The longer you leave the coquito, the more intense the flavors will become. Serve your coquito cold, and don't forget to shake it well before pouring it into glasses!

Tips for the Best Coconut Eggnog

You can leave out the rum to make a non-alcoholic version of this delicious coconut eggnog.

If you want to make a vegan coquito, use plant-based milk and sweetened condensed coconut milk instead of regular condensed milk.

You can leave out the nutmeg if you like, but it adds loads of flavor to coquito, so we recommend you leave it in!

You'll need a large lidded container to make coquito. This recipe makes approximately 56 ounces.

Can You Make Coquito Ahead of Time?

Absolutely! Coquito lasts up to one month in the fridge, so you can make it as far ahead of time as you like.

How to Store Coquito

Transfer your coquito to a lidded container and keep it in the fridge for up to one month.

Instructions

Pour rum, cinnamon sticks, and raisins into a large pitcher with a lid. Leave for 1 hour.

Pour condensed milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, milk, nutmeg, ground cinnamon, vanilla, and shredded coconut into a blender. Puree, then pour into the rum mixture. Secure the lid and shake well.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Shake well before serving.

Notes

You can leave out the shredded coconut if you prefer.