Coquito Recipe (Puerto Rican Eggnog)

Puerto Rican coquito in a glass with nutmeg on top and a coconut rim on the glass.

4.5 from 1984 votes

Yield: 8 servings

Coquito Recipe (Puerto Rican Eggnog)

This easy coquito recipe has been our family's favorite for years! We make it every holiday season and it's always a hit.

Prep Time10

Chill Time4

Total Time4 10

Ingredients

1 ½ cups rum
2 cinnamon sticks
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk, or coconut sweetened condensed milk
1 (15 oz) can cream of coconut, Coco Lopez or Goya brand
1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
4 oz evaporated milk
½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional additions:

4 oz raisins, optional for rum soaked raisins
4 tablespoons shredded coconut, optional for thickening

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Instructions

OPTIONAL: In a large pitcher with a lid (or two large jars with lids - this will make about 56 oz of liquid total) add rum, cinnamon sticks, and optional raisins (if using). Let soak for at least 24 hours, or up to a week. (This will add an extra depth of flavor to your coquito.)
In a blender, puree all the other ingredients (sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla extract and optional shredded coconut) until smooth.
Pour mixture into the bottle of rum and shake well to combine. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and for the coquito to thicken. The coconut cream will help it thicken as it chills.
Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up 6 weeks. Shake vigorously each time before serving and enjoy! Wepa!
Want a festive shredded coconut rim? Coat the rim of the glass in honey and them press it into shredded coconut! You can also sprinkle a little cinnamon or freshly grated nutmeg on top!

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Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 6 weeks. Shake well each time before serving! Make sure to shake it well before serving, as it may separate over time.

Yield: An entire batch will make approximately 56 oz, which will serve about 8 servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 671kcal, Carbohydrates: 81g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 22g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 21mg, Sodium: 125mg, Potassium: 468mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 66g, Vitamin A: 169IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 201mg, Iron: 2mg