Coquito means little coconut and it is the traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink. Sometimes compared to eggnog, coquito is not only the rum transport of choice this time of year, but also a common gift. Many stores have decorative bottles and pretty much everyone has a secret ingredient (everything from eggs to Nutella) in the version they make. Unlike eggnog which is commonly just purchased at a store in the states, most coquito is homemade.
Coquito Ingredients
I have had coquito before but never made it. I asked our neighbors Israel and Millie about it and they said we should make some together. Britton, Aeden and I spent an afternoon making this delicious, creamy goodness together. Check it out:
The recipe is pretty simple:
One can condensed milk
One can evaporated milk
One can coconut cream (usually Coco Lopez brand)
1-2 tablespoons vanilla
Ground cinnamon (nutmeg and cloves are also great) to taste
1/2 cup more or less of rum
Mix, refrigerate and serve or bottle and give to friends
Buen Provecho, Salud and Felicidades!
I just made some yesterday to take to the Senior Center where I volunteer! I cut the condensed milk to half a cup, up the rum to one cup, and add 2 egg yolks. All the other ingredients are the same as your recipe. I mix in a blender, pour into bottles, and chill. ¡Que Rico!
Pretty much the same way I make it, except I add two cans of Coco Lopez. It just makes it a little bit more coconut-y.