Coquito recipe

Coquito recipe

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Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink that is often enjoyed during the Christmas season. This creamy and indulgent beverage is made with a combination of coconut milk, condensed milk, rum, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It is usually served chilled and garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top. Coquito is loved for its rich and velvety texture, as well as its sweet and aromatic flavors. Whether you are celebrating the holidays or simply craving a tropical treat, this Coquito recipe is sure to delight your taste buds.

Keywords: Coquito, Puerto Rican, holiday drink, creamy, coconut milk

Coquito recipe details

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Ingredients

500 ml	water
420 ml	coconut milk
340 ml	evaporated milk
400 ml	condensed milk
4 medium	eggs, yolks only
2 stick(s)	cinnamon
1 l	white rum

Instructions

Add the cinnamon sticks into boiling water and take them out when the water becomes yellow and has the smell and taste of cinnamon.

Add the evaporated milk, condensed milk and egg yolks and cook at low temperature. Stir occasionally.

When at boiling point, cook for a few minutes, then add the coconut milk and rum. Stir well and remove from heat.

Pour in a large mug and leave to cool or place in fridge to chill before serving.

Preparation time:
ca. 10 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a