Coquito. Very yummy creamy tropical coconut eggnog made with spices and white rum. It is always requested at my holiday gatherings. (And sometimes gets selfishly hidden in the fridge by the hostess.) Serve in glass cups and sprinkle with more cinnamon if desired. Coquito may translate to little coconut, but this boozy drink is big on coconut flavor.
This rich, authentic coquito recipe is commonly made during Christmas where it is served cold and meant to be shared with family and friends. Coquito is a Puerto Rican version of Egg Nog. I experienced this for the first time last year and I can not get enough. You can have Coquito using 5 ingredients and 1 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Coquito
- You need of Egg.
- Prepare of I can Cream of coconut.
- It's of evaporated milk.
- Prepare of white rum.
- You need of Cinnamon.
My friend gave me the recipe and she makes it only at christmas, she fills wine bottles with it and then makes them look pretty and gives them as gifts. Coquito is a coconut-rum beverage originating from Puerto Rico, popular during the Christmas season. My grandmother and my mother use to prepare it as I was growing up, and the tradition has stayed with me! This traditional Puerto Rican cocktail tastes like a very thick and creamy coconut eggnog.
Coquito instructions
- Blend all together.
It's very rich, so you can serve it over ice, if preferred, to dilute it a little. Feel free to increase or decrease the amount of rum depending on how strong you like it. Pro tip: It's great for gift-giving! Coquito is a traditional coconut punch served at Christmas and New Year's celebrations in Puerto Rico. The creamy, sweet drink is similar to eggnog with rum but with the tropical element of coconut.
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