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Coquito Recipe

A creamy, coconut-rich Puerto Rican holiday drink blended with warm cinnamon and smooth rum, served chilled for a festive and comforting Christmas treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup water
  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup dark rum
  • 2 15 ounce cans coconut milk
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowl (optional)
  • Spatula (to scrape blender sides)
  • Pitcher or bottle for chilling
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and set up the blender so everything is ready to go.
  2. Pour the water, sweetened condensed milk, rum, and coconut milk into the blender jar.
  3. Add the ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt to the mixture.
  4. Blend on high until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Refrigerate the coquito for at least 1 hour, or chill until you're ready to serve it cold.
  6. Serve and enjoy!