Tropical Spice Delight

Coquito is a festive Puerto Rican drink with a creamy base of coconut milk and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It's the perfect beverage to welcome in the holiday season, and it's sure to become a new holiday tradition!

Tropical Spice Delight

A festive Puerto Rican drink with coconut milk, cream, and warm spices, perfect for the holiday season.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.70 oz canned coconut milk
  • 1 oz cream of coconut
  • 0.90 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.75 oz evaporated milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a pinch of ground cinnamon
  • a pinch of ground nutmeg
  • a pinch of ground cloves
  • 2 drops rum extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the coconut milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the mixture into a pitcher or container and refrigerate for up to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld together and chill.
  3. Before serving, shake or stir the mixture.
  4. Pour into a glass and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, a cinnamon stick, or sweetened coconut flakes.