Puerto Rican Coquito

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Coquito is a Puerto Rican rum and coconut drink that's blended for a rich, creamy, and delicious treat. My grandmother and mother used to prepare it during the Christmas season as I was growing up, and the tradition has stayed with me!

Two servings of Puerto Rican coquito on a gold tray.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
5 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 cup dark rum

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans coconut milk

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    A variety of bowls filled with ingredients to make Puerto Rican coquito.

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  2. Pour the water, milk, rum, and coconut milk into a blender.

    Milk and spices in a blender.

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  3. Add the cinnamon and salt.

    Milk and spices in a blender.

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  4. Blend until well combined, then refrigerate for at least one hour, or until ready to serve.

    Puerto Rican coquito in a blender.

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