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Classic Authentic Puerto Rican Coquito Recipe (No Egg Version)

A glass filled with creamy, light-colored coquito, topped generously with ground cinnamon.
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Make the best creamy coconut rum drink for your holiday gatherings with this authentic Puerto Rican Coquito recipe. This traditional festive coconut nog is smooth, rich, and perfect for Nochebuena celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups white rum (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients. You will need a high-speed blender for the creamiest texture.
  2. Pour the coconut milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk into the blender jar.
  3. Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to the blender.
  4. Add the white rum. Start with 1 1/2 cups, but you can add more later if you prefer a stronger drink.
  5. Secure the lid and blend on high speed for about 1 minute until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform.
  6. Taste the mixture. Add more rum if desired, and blend for a few more seconds.
  7. Pour the Coquito mixture into clean glass bottles or jars. This recipe makes about 4-5 standard bottles.
  8. Seal the bottles tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the drink to thicken.
  9. Serve your chilled Puerto Rican Coquito in small glasses, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality cream of coconut.
  • You can make this make ahead Coquito up to one week in advance. Store it sealed in the refrigerator.
  • If the drink separates after chilling, simply shake the bottle well before serving.
  • If you want a thicker texture, reduce the amount of evaporated milk slightly or add a few ice cubes while blending and discard them before bottling.

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