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Puerto Rican Authentic

Puerto Rican Authentic Coquito: Creamy Coconut Bliss Await!

Experience the festive joy of Puerto Rican Authentic Coquito, a creamy coconut drink perfect for celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 37 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Coquito Base
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Opt for full-fat for richer texture.
  • 1 cup Cream of Coconut Can swap with sweetened condensed milk.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Use low-sugar varieties to reduce sweetness.
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk Full-fat oat milk is a lighter alternative.
Flavor and Depth
  • 1 cup White or Gold Rum Use high-quality Puerto Rican rum.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances sweetness.
Spices
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Use whole spices in infusion.
  • 2 pieces Cloves Use whole spices in infusion.
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Use sparingly.

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Blender
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Glass bottles or containers

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, combine coconut milk, cream of coconut, and sweetened condensed milk. Add whole spices and heat over medium-low until warm, not boiling, for about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Remove the pot from heat and cover. Allow mixture to steep for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Strain the warm coconut mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher to remove spices.
  4. In a blender, add the infused coconut mixture, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend on high for 20–30 seconds until smooth.
  5. Add white or gold rum to the blender and blend briefly. Taste and adjust rum as preferred.
  6. Sprinkle in fresh grated nutmeg and blend for an additional 5 seconds.
  7. Transfer to glass bottles or containers and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  8. Shake well before serving, pour into small glasses, and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 35gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in airtight glass containers for up to 5–7 days. Can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Shake before serving to recombine any settled ingredients.

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