Hey everyone, it is Drew, welcome to our recipe site. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, coquito (puerto rican eggnog). It is one of my favorites. For mine, I’m gonna make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
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Coquito is an easy cocktail to make, but unlike mulled wine, no one knows they love it yet. As the host, I feel it's my merrymaking duty to introduce people to it. Coquito is a traditional punch from Puerto Rico.
To begin with this recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can have coquito (puerto rican eggnog) using 7 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog):
- Get 1 can Coconut Milk
- Take 1 can Condensed Milk
- Get 1 can Evaporated Milk
- Prepare 1 box/can of Cream of Coconut (See Below)
- Make ready 1 tsp Cinnamon
- Prepare 1 tsp Nutmeg
- Take 2 cups Rum (Barcardi brand White, Dark or Black 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. 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. Caroling groups stroll to visit friends and are happy to be greeted with a coquito.
Instructions to make Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog):
- In a large blender mix all the ingredients, with the exception of the rum, and blend everything together.
- After all the ingredients are well blended, add the rum, then mix well once again.
- 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.
- Bottle mixture and refrigerate for at least 6 hours to allow the Coquito to "thicken up" before serving.
- 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.
The coquito is a traditional Christmas drink that originated in Puerto Rico. It tastes like an amazing coconut flavored eggnog. Not only do you have the richness of eggnog and that spicy flavor you love, but you've also got the addition of coconut. The coconut flavor is what makes this drink absolutely amazing. 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!
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