Coconut Christmas Cheer

Christmas isn't complete without a glass of cold Coquito! This Traditional Puerto Rican Coquito recipe is a thick, creamy, and rich coconut-based cocktail, perfect for the holiday season. Loaded with spices and rum, it's a delicious festive drink that will bring a taste of the tropics to your Christmas celebration. Serve it chilled and garnish with a cinnamon stick for an extra festive touch.

Coconut Christmas Cheer

A creamy, coconut-based holiday cocktail loaded with spices and rum, perfect for festive celebrations.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.35 oz coconut milk (1/10 of a can)
  • 1.32 oz cream of coconut (1/10 of a can)
  • 1.20 oz evaporated milk (1/10 of a can)
  • 0.70 oz sweetened condensed milk (1/20 of a can)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 oz white rum (Don Q)
  • Cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients, except the cinnamon sticks, in a blender.
  2. Blend until the mixture is well-combined.
  3. Pour the Coquito into an airtight, sealed container and refrigerate for at least four hours.
  4. Shake the container before serving.
  5. Serve chilled in a glass and garnish with a cinnamon stick.