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Coquito

A rich and creamy Puerto Rican coconut cocktail blended with condensed milk, aromatic cinnamon, and smooth white rum.

10 minEasyServes 8380 cal/serving

Puerto RicanAlcoholic DrinkBlenderVegetarianGluten-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 15 oz cream of coconut
  • 13.5 oz canned coconut milk
  • 1.5 cups Puerto Rican white rum
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 12 oz evaporated milk, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 15 oz cream of coconut, and 13.5 oz canned coconut milk in a high-speed blender.

  2. 2

    Add 1.5 cups Puerto Rican white rum, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the blender.

  3. 3

    Blend on high speed for 2 minutes until completely smooth and emulsified.

  4. 4

    Pour into glass bottles and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

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Questions

What is Coquito?

A rich and creamy Puerto Rican coconut cocktail blended with condensed milk, aromatic cinnamon, and smooth white rum. This reference files it under Puerto Rican alcoholic drink: made in a blender, rated easy and about 10 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for sweetened condensed milk in Coquito?

The entry for Coquito calls for 14 oz sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Coquito without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 1.5 cups Puerto Rican white rum. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Can I make Coquito dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Coquito is 12 oz evaporated milk, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 15 oz cream of coconut. Swap the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How many calories are in Coquito?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 380 calories, with 5 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 120 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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