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Coquito (Puerto Rican Holiday Coconut Nog) Recipe Kitchen De Lujo
Coquito (Puerto Rican Holiday Coconut Nog) Recipe Kitchen De Lujo from kitchendelujo.com

Description

Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink that is often served during Christmas gatherings. This delicious and creamy coconut-based drink is similar to eggnog but with a tropical twist. It is made with coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and a variety of spices. The addition of rum gives it a boozy kick that makes it perfect for celebrating with family and friends.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Ingredient

  • 2 cans of coconut milk
  • 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can of evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 cup of white rum
  • Cinnamon sticks (optional)

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Saucepan

Method

  1. In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk over medium heat.
  2. Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  3. Whisk the mixture until it's well combined.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
  5. Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool completely.
  6. Pour the mixture into a blender and blend until it's smooth.
  7. Add the rum and blend for another 30 seconds.
  8. Pour the coquito into a pitcher or glass bottle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  9. When serving, garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired.

Notes

This recipe makes about 6 cups of coquito. You can adjust the amount of rum according to your preference. If you don't like rum, you can also make a non-alcoholic version by omitting the rum.

Nutrition Info

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 220
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg
Sodium: 95mg
Total Carbohydrates: 21g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 19g
Protein: 4g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to let the coquito cool completely before blending it to avoid any accidents.
  • You can use a hand mixer or a whisk instead of a blender if you prefer a slightly chunky texture.
  • Store the coquito in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • For a creamier texture, you can add a can of cream of coconut.
  • If you don't have ground spices, you can use whole spices and grind them with a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.

Enjoy your delicious coquito and share it with your loved ones during the holiday season!


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