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The Best Coquito Recipe: The Puerto Rican Eggnog

The Best Coquito Recipe: The Puerto Rican Eggnog

Are you looking for a drink to make your holiday and party more colorful? If so, you should check out our easy, classic coquito recipe!

Coquito is a classic holiday drink from North America. The coquito recipe originated in Puerto Rico. This drink is very popular during the Christmas season and is usually served at gatherings and parties.

Coquito is also known as the "Puerto Rican eggnog." The original recipe isn't made with eggs. It is only made with coconut milk, condensed milk, rum, and spices as the main ingredients. But some more modern styles of coquito use eggs in the ingredients.

In this article, we will talk about the best coquito recipe in two different styles. We collected the recipe from various sources, Monday (18/9/2023).

A. Classic Coquito Recipe (No Eggs)

A. Classic Coquito Recipe (No Eggs)

Despite known as the Puerto Rican eggnog, the classic coquito does not made with egg. (Photo by charlene mcbride on Flickr/CC BY 2.0)

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut cream or coconut milk
  • 1 cup white rum (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)
  • Ice cubes (optional for serving over ice)

Instructions:

1. In a blender or mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut cream or milk, white rum, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.

2. Blend or whisk the ingredients until they are well combined and the mixture is smooth.

3. Taste the coquito and adjust the sweetness and alcohol content to your liking. You can add more sweetened condensed milk for extra sweetness or more rum for a stronger alcoholic kick. Blend or stir it again if you make adjustments.

4. Before serving, give the coquito a good shake or stir, as it may separate while sitting in the fridge.

5. Pour the coquito into small glasses or cups. If you prefer a colder drink, you can serve the coquito over ice cubes in glasses.

6. If you like, you can garnish each glass with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and a cinnamon stick to add extra flavor and make it look more beautiful. Enjoy your homemade classic coquito!

B. Easy Coquito Recipe (With Egg)

B. Easy Coquito Recipe (With Egg)

Here is the more modern version of coquito that use eggs.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut cream or coconut milk
  • 1 cup white rum (adjust to taste)
  • 3 large eggs (pasteurized, if preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)
  • Ice cubes (optional for serving over ice)

Instructions:

1. In a blender or mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut cream or milk, white rum, and the three large eggs.

2. Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves to the mixture.

3. Blend or whisk the ingredients together until they are well combined and the mixture is smooth. Make sure that the eggs are fully incorporated into the mixture.

4. Taste the coquito and adjust the sweetness and alcohol content to your liking. You can add more sweetened condensed milk for extra sweetness or more rum for a stronger alcoholic kick. Blend or stir it again if you make adjustments.

5. Before serving, give the coquito a good shake or stir, as it may separate while sitting in the fridge.

6. Pour the coquito into small glasses or cups. If you prefer a colder drink, you can serve the coquito over ice cubes in glasses.

7. If you like, you can garnish each glass with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and a cinnamon stick to add extra flavor and make it look more beautiful. Enjoy your homemade coquito with eggs!

The Best Coquito Recipe: The Puerto Rican Eggnog

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Bimo Bagas Basworo

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This article provides two different versions of the coquito recipe'; one using egg while the other doesn't.

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