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Authentic Coquito

Delight in Authentic Coquito: Your Creamy Holiday Bliss

Experience the richness of authentic coquito, a creamy holiday drink delightful for any festive gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Cream of Coconut Coco Lopez is recommended for optimal creaminess.
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk
  • 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg Fresh nutmeg provides superior flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Eggnog Twist
  • 2-4 yolks Egg Yolks Optional for those who prefer to skip raw eggs.
Rum
  • 0.5 cup Brugal or Dark Spiced Rum Adjust according to taste.
  • 0.5 cup Bacardi White Rum or Coconut Rum
Garnishing
  • 2-3 sticks Cinnamon Sticks For infusion and garnish.
  • Garnish Options Additional cinnamon sticks or star anise can enhance the finish.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • airtight container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Blend together 1 cup of cream of coconut, 1 cup of coconut milk, 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk, and 1 cup of evaporated milk along with the spices. Include egg yolks if desired. Blend on high for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  2. Add ½ cup of Brugal or dark spiced rum and ½ cup of Bacardi white rum or coconut rum to the blender. Blend for another 30 seconds, taste, and adjust the rum as necessary.
  3. Pour the coquito into a clean container, adding 2-3 cinnamon sticks for infusion. Seal tightly and refrigerate.
  4. Chill for at least 4 hours, preferably up to 3 days to deepen the flavors.
  5. Serve in festive glasses, garnishing with freshly grated nutmeg or an extra cinnamon stick for an elegant finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 230mgSugar: 35gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a delightful experience, use high-quality ingredients and ensure adequate chilling time to enhance the flavors.

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