Coconut Spice Island Delight

This Traditional Coquito Recipe is a big batch, eggless coconut and rum concoction that originates from Puerto Rico. It's creamy, rich, and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, making it the perfect holiday drink to share with friends and family.

Coconut Spice Island Delight

A creamy, spiced coconut and rum drink originating from Puerto Rico, perfect for sharing during the holidays.

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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
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 oz Puerto Rican rum (Don Q añejo)
  • cinnamon sugar for garnish
  • 1 cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions

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