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Coquito Recipe

Perfect Coquito Recipe

This authentic coquito recipe brings the taste of Puerto Rico straight to your home with its rich, creamy coconut and rum flavors. This beloved holiday cocktail combines coconut milk, rum, and warm spices to create what many call "Puerto Rican eggnog," though it's truly in a category of its own.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 glasses
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: Caribbean, Puerto Rican
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Coquito Base
  • 1/2 cup water helps blend everything smoothly
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk provides signature sweetness and creaminess
  • 1 cup dark rum Don Q or Bacardi work perfectly
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) coconut milk use full-fat for best results
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warm, festive spice
  • 1 pinch salt enhances all other flavors

Equipment

  • High-speed blender
  • Glass bottles or mason jars
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Gather your ingredients - Have everything measured and ready before you start blending.
  2. Add liquids to blender - Pour water, sweetened condensed milk, rum, and coconut milk into a high-speed blender.
  3. Include spices - Add the ground cinnamon and salt to the mixture.
  4. Blend thoroughly - Mix on high speed for 30-45 seconds until completely smooth and well combined.
  5. Chill properly - Transfer to glass bottles or mason jars and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Overnight chilling is even better for flavor development.
  6. Serve and enjoy - Shake well before serving, pour over ice, and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or cinnamon stick.

Notes

Storage Tips: Keep refrigerated in airtight containers for up to one week. Always shake before serving as ingredients naturally separate.
Variations: For a richer version, substitute one can of coconut milk with cream of coconut. For a virgin version, omit the rum. Add a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract for extra depth.
Expert Tip: Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest texture. If you notice any lumps after blending, strain through a fine mesh strainer.