Tropical Bliss Coquito

This big batch eggless coquito recipe is a traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink that is creamy, rich, and packed with tropical flavors. It's a delightful blend of coconut milk, cream of coconut, and a hint of warm spices, all balanced with the perfect amount of Puerto Rican rum. This refreshing beverage is best enjoyed chilled and garnished with a cinnamon sugar rim and a cinnamon stick.

Tropical Bliss Coquito

Tropical Bliss Coquito is a delightful Puerto Rican holiday drink, combining creamy coconut milk, sweet cream of coconut, warm spices, and Puerto Rican rum, best served chilled with a cinnamon sugar rim.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup cream of coconut
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1.50 oz Puerto Rican rum
  • Cinnamon sugar and cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
  2. Add the Puerto Rican rum to the mixture and stir thoroughly.
  3. Strain the liquid using a fine mesh strainer to remove any clumps of cinnamon or nutmeg.
  4. Refrigerate the coquito for at least 2 hours before serving, or preferably overnight for enhanced flavor.
  5. When ready to serve, garnish the glass with a cinnamon sugar rim and a cinnamon stick.