Coquito
Coconut and rum flavor this rich, creamy holiday punch from Puerto Rico.
- Makes
5 cups
- Time
5 minutes, plus chilling
It isn’t Christmas in Puerto Rico without coquito (Spanish for “little coconut), a rum punch enriched with coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks. It was originally created with pitorro, a moonshine-esque rum made from sugarcane that’s fermented underground. Coquito variations abound: some recipes call for making your own coconut milk, relying on canned coconut cream, or omitting the eggs. While this version of the eggnog-like drink is finished with ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks, it can also be garnished with other warming spices like cardamom, cloves, ginger, or nutmeg.
Featured in “Island Holiday: Christmas in Puerto Rico” by Kathleen Squires.
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 cups rum, preferably Puerto Rican
- One 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- Ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks, for serving
Instructions
Step 1
Step 2
- In a blender, process the coconut milk, rum, condensed milk, and egg yolks until frothy. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours.
- Shake well, pour into glasses, sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve immediately with cinnamon sticks.
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