Puerto Rican eggnog also known as “coquito” is a delicious adult beverage that is super popular during the holidays!
Coquito is similar to eggnog in that it is thick and creamy.
If you are a fan of anything coconut flavored then you’re going to love this drink!
I first tried coquito at a very close friends house last year during Christmas.
I had never had it before and I was instantly in love with it.
The best thing about it is that there is no eggs in it and it’s so easy to make.
Eggnog was never really my thing I just don’t like the idea of eggs in my drink.
While eggnog and coquito are similar they definitely do not taste the same at all.
If you also don’t like eggnog then I highly suggest you try the tropical Puerto Rican eggnog “coquito”.
I think you will be pleasantly surprised!
Puerto Rican Eggnog Ingredients
So what I really like about this drink is it’s simplicity.
It’s crazy easy to whip up.
All it takes is six ingredients which are evaporated milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, canned coconut milk (not pictured) ground cinnamon (not pictured) and white rum (not pictured).
Just pour all of the ingredients including 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon and 1 cup of rum into a blender and blend for a couple of minutes until well blended.
And that’s all there is to it!
You can pour the coquito into a pitcher and chill it in the refrigerator or you can serve it immediately over ice.
I prefer to drink mine over ice because it helps to thin it out a little.
I used one cup of rum in my recipe but you can totally start with a lesser amount and see how it tastes before you add any more! We like ours strong!
Coquito recipes vary.
Some include eggs.
I think it’s great to experiment and see what you like!
Puerto Rican Eggnog (Coquito) Recipe
Coquito is our favorite holiday cocktail.
Christmas isn’t complete without it!
All it takes is just five minutes to whip up this tropical treat.
So try it, I assure you your guests will love it!
They’ll probably want the recipe too.
If you liked this recipe please give it a rating below.
And if you have your own coquito recipe I’d love to hear about it.
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Lily
Sunday 27th of December 2020
I love the recipe thank you!
Reggie Stoke
Sunday 6th of December 2020
you’re recipe is easy and delicious my daughters request it every year during the Christmas season thanks for a great recipe happy holidays
Carissa
Monday 7th of December 2020
Thank you, I'm so glad your family enjoys it. I wish you all happy holidays as well!
Sherri
Sunday 12th of January 2020
Coquito is fantastic. Our friends from Puerto Rico introduced us to it one Christmas. I've also bottled it and given as gifts or as a hostess gift.
Monica
Tuesday 11th of December 2018
I Can’to wait to try this!
Carissa
Thursday 27th of December 2018
I hope you like it as much as we do!