Coquito de Puerto Rico

Coquito is a popular Christmas coconut rum nog traditionally served in Puerto Rico. This is my mother's egg-free recipe which has an ice cream twist. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon or nutmeg and serve. Cheers!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 194 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup water
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 (15 ounce) can cream of coconut
• 1 cup coconut-flavored rum (such as Bacardi®)
• 1 scoop vanilla bean ice cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cream of coconut, condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut rum, water, ice cream, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until smooth and well-combined, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Pour coconut mixture into two 20-ounce glass bottles or jars. Add 1 cinnamon stick and 1 clove to each container; shake well. Chill coquito 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Shake container before pouring coquito into shot glasses or small cups. Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg on top before serving.