Puerto Rican Coquito

Prep time 10 minutes. It s often called puerto rican eggnog due to its very similar flavor profile and occasional use of eggs in some variations. The creamy sweet drink is similar to eggnog with rum but with the tropical element of coconut.

Camila Farah

There are many versions of this but the base ingredients of this popular puerto rican traditional holiday drink would always be coconut milk sweetened condensed milk cinnamon nutmeg and rum. 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. Cook time 1 minute. Coquito is an easy cocktail to make but unlike mulled wine no one knows they love it yet. Inactive time 1 hour 39 minutes.

Total time 1 hour 50 minutes. Coquito is a traditional punch from puerto rico. As the host i feel it s my merrymaking duty to introduce people to it. Enjoy a cup of the classic puerto rican coquito this christmas. I always stood away from it i knew it was the drink only adults drank every single christmas.

I remember the first time i tried coquito there was no rum in it but the flavors captivated every single taste bud within my mouth. Christmas means it s time for coquito. Coquito puerto rican coconut nog. It s infinitely better than any traditional american style eggnog i have ever had. Caroling groups stroll to visit friends and are happy to be greeted with a coquito.

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Coquito is a coconut rum beverage originating from puerto rico popular during the christmas season. Coquito is a traditional coconut punch served at christmas and new year s celebrations in puerto rico. Coquito is a rich creamy coconut and rum drink that is served in puerto rico for christmas. I must ve been about 10 or 12 years old. My grandmother and my mother use to prepare it as i was growing up and the tradition has stayed with me.

It is usually served during christmas eve or nochebuena and on new year s eve and given away in bottles as christmas gifts. Coquito is sort of a puerto rican version of eggnog but sassier. It is usually served during christmas eve or nochebuena and on new year s eve and given away in bottles as christmas gifts. Coquito is a coconut rum beverage originating from puerto rico popular during the christmas season. I remember the first time i tried coquito there was no rum in it but the flavors captivated every single taste bud within my mouth.

Coquito is sort of a puerto rican version of eggnog but sassier. Total time 1 hour 50 minutes. There are many versions of this but the base ingredients of this popular puerto rican traditional holiday drink would always be coconut milk sweetened condensed milk cinnamon nutmeg and rum.