Let’s speak Coquito! In case you aren’t conversant in it, Coquito is a well-liked Puerto Rican alcoholic drink. This coconut drink is a staple of the vacation season in Puerto Rico and has gained recognition worldwide. You’ll typically hear it known as Puerto Rican egg nog. Whereas the consistency is comparable, they’re very totally different drinks. Coconut is the outstanding taste in Coquito. The identify itself even means “little coconut” in Spanish.

Coquito is a beverage primarily made at dwelling. You will see that secret household recipes written on tattered outdated recipe playing cards handed down by relations. The frequent elements are coconut cream, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and Puerto Rican rum. Households have their very own variations that will embody different spices like nutmeg and cloves or extra coconut or rum. Typically, additionally, you will see chocolate or totally different flavors added. It’s usually served chilled and garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon. One other favourite in our home is placing a Coquito splash in our morning espresso (shhhhhh!).

I exploit a reasonably normal recipe. You’ll find all the things you want at your native grocery store. Any silver rum will work, however I choose to honor the recipe with one thing made in Puerto Rico. Don Q is a well-known Puerto Rican model and is simple to seek out.

Coquito

• 1 – 12 oz Can Evaporated Milk

• 1 – 14 oz Can Sweetened Condensed Milk

• 1 – 15 oz Cream of Coconut

• ¼ tsp Cinnamon

• ⅛ tsp Freshly Grated Nutmeg (can use floor)

• 1 tsp Vanilla

• 1 ½ cups Puerto Rican Silver Rum

Put all the things into a big swing-top glass bottle and shake vigorously. It shops properly within the fridge for a few months. I wish to grate extra recent nutmeg excessive when serving it. You simply cannot beat the odor of freshly grated nutmeg. And let’s be sincere, you look actually bougie grating your individual nutmeg over the drink.

I normally make it the primary of December. Then, bottle instantly and put it within the fridge. If I make a big batch, I’ll mix it with an immersion blender and bottle it into smaller 16-ounce present bottles. That manner, I’ve it prepared for last-minute gifting or to take to events as a hostess present (who wants one other bottle of wine?) This season, why not attempt making your individual? You would possibly simply uncover your new Vacation custom.