Puerto Rican Coquito

Ingredients

• 2 latas Evaporated milk (12 oz each)
• 1 lata Cream of coconut (15 oz)
• 1 lata Coconut milk (13.5 oz)
• 0.5 cup Sweetened condensed milk
• 0.5 cup White rum (Optional)
• Vanilla extract (The recipe includes it in the instructions but does not specify an amount)
• 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon (Plus extra for garnish; optional)
• Cinnamon sticks (Optional, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   In a blender, combine the evaporated milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, rum if using, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.

2. 2

   Blend on high speed for 1–2 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.

3. 3

   Pour the coconut mixture into glass bottles and seal them tightly.

4. 4

   Place the bottles in the refrigerator and keep them there until serving the coquito well chilled.

5. 5

   Before serving, shake the bottle well to recombine the ingredients.

6. 6

   Serve the coquito in small glasses.

7. 7

   If desired, garnish with a little ground cinnamon and a cinnamon stick.

Notes

The source indicates refrigerating until well chilled but does not specify a chilling time. The amount of vanilla extract appears in the instructions, although it is not listed among the ingredients and no quantity is specified.

Nutrition per serving

• drink
• cocktail
• Puerto Rican
• Caribbean
• holiday
• no-cook
• vegetarian