Authentic Coquito (Coconut Eggnog)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
7 mins
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Chill Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 7 mins
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Servings
20 servings
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Calories
115 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
South American
Authentic Coquito (Coconut Eggnog)
Description
This Authentic Coquito blends multiple coconut-based dairy products with warm spices and vanilla, producing a rich, creamy beverage. The use of optional egg yolks adds body and classic richness, while the blend of dark and white rums contributes depth and traditional flavor.
The preparation involves blending the ingredients until smooth, then chilling the mixture with cinnamon sticks to marry the flavors. The drink is typically served cold and garnished with ground nutmeg and anise, offering aromatic complexity.
Variations include omitting rum for a nonalcoholic version by substituting coconut milk and rum extract, or excluding egg yolks for young children. The coquito improves in flavor after resting and should be stored refrigerated. Separation can occur naturally and should be remedied by shaking or blending before serving.
Proper airtight storage prevents flavor contamination, and freezing can cause partial solidification. The drink has a shelf life that varies based on ingredients, lasting from days to months depending on whether eggs are included.
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 oz cream of coconut (Coco Lopez brand preferred)
- 1 can 15 oz coconut milk
- 1 evaporated milk can
- 1 sweetened condensed milk can
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg freshly grated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 egg optional, large yolks
- 1/2 to 1 cup rum or dark spiced rum
- 1/2 to 1 cup rum white or coconut rum
- 2 cinnamon stick
- cinnamon stick star anise, ground nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the cream of coconut, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, spices, vanilla, and egg yolks (if using) into the blender. Blend on high for 2 minutes.
- Depending on your like of alcohol, start with 1/2 cup each of Brugal and Bacardi, give a good blend in the blender for about 30 seconds, and taste. If you like more, add another 1/2 cup of Bacardi or Brugal and blend. Taste again. I wouldn't suggest putting more than 2 cups of rum in the coquito.
- Pour the coquito in a bottle with a lid that can make it air-tight with a couple of sticks of cinnamon, and let chill in the fridge at least 4 hours to overnight or up to three days before serving. This helps all the flavors blend together.
- Serve cold in a glass with a cinnamon stick or sprinkled with ground nutmeg and an anise seed on top of each glass.
Notes
- For nonalcoholic coquito, replace rum with coconut milk and add no more than 1 teaspoon rum extract.
- Omit egg yolks when serving to young children under five years old.
- Store coquito in airtight containers to avoid off-flavors, and refrigerate promptly.
- Allow coquito to chill at least 4 hours or overnight to blend flavors fully before serving.
- Coquito without eggs can keep refrigerated up to 6 months; with eggs, consume within a week.
- Shake or re-blend before serving if separation occurs; do not discard separated coquito.
- Freezing coquito may cause it to become mostly solid and difficult to pour.
- Discard coquito if it develops a sour milk smell or taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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