Name: Coquito Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 8 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 60 ml White rum (white or gold); 60 ml Coconut Cream; 60 ml Evaporated Milk; 30 ml Condensed Milk; 1 piece Ground Cinnamon (pinch); 1 piece Nutmeg (pinch optional)

Coquito

Description

Coquito is a beloved Puerto Rican festive drink made with rum, coconut, warm spice, and rich dairy. Often compared loosely to eggnog, it has its own distinct tropical character and is hugely popular during holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

60 ml White rum (white or gold)
60 ml Coconut Cream
60 ml Evaporated Milk
30 ml Condensed Milk
1 piece Ground Cinnamon (pinch)
1 piece Nutmeg (pinch optional)

Equipment needed

Blender

Instructions

Blend or shake the rum, coconut cream, evaporated milk, condensed milk, and cinnamon until smooth.
Chill until cold, or shake with ice if serving immediately.
Pour into a small glass.
Dust lightly with cinnamon and optional nutmeg before serving.

Recommended glassware

Lowball Glass (recommended)

A short, sturdy glass for spirit-forward cocktails served over ice.

180–300 ml Short, wide, heavy-bottomed tumbler.

Best for: Old Fashioned, Negroni, Boulevardier, Whiskey Sour over ice, Rusty Nail.

Garnish: Great for orange twists, cherries, and large clear ice cubes.

Quick facts

8 mins Easy Approx. 11% ABV 1.4 units None Batch friendly