Description
Holiday Golden Coquito is a creamy and festive Puerto Rican coconut eggnog-style drink made with a blend of coconut milks, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, warm spices, vanilla, and a generous pour of gold rum. This chilled cocktail is perfect for celebrations, offering a rich, smooth, and spiced flavor that captures the spirit of the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids and Dairy
- 1 can Cream of Coconut (approximately 15 oz)
- 1 can Coconut Milk (approximately 13.5 oz)
- 1 can Evaporated Milk (approximately 12 oz)
- 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 cup Gold Rum
Flavorings and Spices
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- Cinnamon Stick, to taste (for garnish)
- Ground Cinnamon, to taste (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the bowl of a blender, add the cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, gold rum, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Blend the mixture on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until everything is thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Chill the Mixture: Pour the blended coconut mixture into glass bottles or containers with covers. Seal tightly and transfer them to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 1 hour until the coquito is cold and flavors meld together.
- Serve and Garnish: Before serving, shake or stir the bottle well to ensure the ingredients are well mixed. Pour the coquito into small serving glasses. Garnish each glass with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and, optionally, a cinnamon stick for a festive touch.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the coquito to chill for several hours or overnight to let the spices and rum meld.
- Adjust the amount of rum to taste or omit for a non-alcoholic version.
- Use good quality gold rum for a richer flavor profile.
- Shake well before each serving as the ingredients may settle or separate when refrigerated.
- Store leftover coquito refrigerated for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Keywords: Coquito, Holiday Drink, Puerto Rican Eggnog, Coconut Rum Cocktail, Festive Cocktail, Christmas Drink
