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Coquito with Toasted Coconut

This adapted version of a Puerto-Rican holiday classic features a toasted coconut rim and an added kick of coconut flavor!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Drinks
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Crystal DaCruz

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce can of coconut milk
  • 13.5 ounce can coconut cream
  • 12 ounce can evaporated milk
  • 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup rum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • a few toasted coconut flakes or cinnamon sticks as garnish

Instructions

  • Combine coconut cream, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk into your blender or stand-mixer bowl.
  • If you are using a blender, cover and blend for 30 seconds. If using a stand mixer, mix on low (setting 1 or 2) for 1 minute.
  • Add cinnamon, vanilla, coconut extract and rum and blend for another minute in the blender or 5-7 minutes with your stand mixer on the lowest setting (I usually use setting 1 or 2). You can add the rum slowly and taste as you go to make sure your coquito isn't too strong or too weak.
  • Funnel the coquito into a bottle or container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Remove the coquito from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes prior to serving.
  • Pour the coquito directly into glasses or over ice and garnish with a tiny sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg. You can aadd some toasted coconut flakes on top, if desired.

Notes

  • The coquito will thicken as it chills. Letting it stand at room temperature for 15 minutes prior to serving will let it thin out a bit.
  • Rum measurement is just a suggestion, feel free to add more or less to suit your taste.
  • If using a stand mixer and the Coquito is a bit clumpy, you can strain using a fine-mesh strainer to remove any clumps. I usually don't have to do this but coconut milk can be more or less clumpy depending on the temperature of your home!

    • Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal