Easiest Way to Cook Perfect Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)

Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog). Free UK Delivery on Eligible Orders Coquito is a traditional punch from Puerto Rico. It's often called "Puerto Rican eggnog" due to its very similar flavor profile and occasional use of eggs in some variations. Coquito, also known as the Puerto Rican Coconut Nog or Eggnog, is a thick, creamy holiday drink made primarily with coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, rum, and spices.

Spanish and English settlers would have most likely brought their version of the drink to the Caribbean, and then started adapting it for what ingredients were readily available. I chose a version without eggs, which seems to be hotly debated. It was absolutely delicious so I am at peace with my choices. 🙂 Coquito is a traditional coconut punch served at Christmas and New Year's celebrations in Puerto Rico. You can have Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog) using 7 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)

1. It's of Coconut Milk.
2. Prepare of Condensed Milk.
3. Prepare of Evaporated Milk.
4. Prepare of box/can of Cream of Coconut (See Below).
5. It's of Cinnamon.
6. It's of Nutmeg.
7. You need of Rum (Barcardi brand White, Dark or Black Rum).

The creamy, sweet drink is similar to eggnog with rum but with the tropical element of coconut. Caroling groups stroll to visit friends and are happy to be greeted with a coquito. Coquito translates to "little coconut" in Spanish. It's sometimes called Puerto Rican Eggnog because of the Caribbean spin provided by the addition of coconut milk and the use of rum instead of bourbon or brandy.

Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog) step by step

1. In a large blender mix all the ingredients, with the exception of the rum, and blend everything together..
2. After all the ingredients are well blended, add the rum, then mix well once again..
3. If you don't have enough room in your blender transfer the mixture into a large pot, then add the rum, and use a large mixing spoon the blend the rum and the other ingredients together..
4. Bottle mixture and refrigerate for at least 6 hours to allow the Coquito to "thicken up" before serving..
5. I use the "GRACE" brand of Creamed Coconut for my Coquito. Gives you the texture of the Coconut with being overpowering. If you can't find this brand you can use any brand of Cream of Coconut..

Once you try this you will want a batch of coquito in your fridge at all times during the holiday season. The coquito is a traditional Christmas drink that originated in Puerto Rico. It tastes like an amazing coconut flavored eggnog. Not only do you have the richness of eggnog and that spicy flavor you love, but you've also got the addition of coconut. The coconut flavor is what makes this drink absolutely amazing.