Coquito Puertoriqueño Recipes

Coquito may translate to little coconut, but this boozy drink is big on coconut flavor. Traditionally served around Christmas, this holiday drink originated in Puerto Rico and is made with rum, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk and spices. It's delicious served very cold, with a dusting of fresh nutmeg on top.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Coquito (pronounced "koh-kee-toh") is often called a "Puerto Rican eggnog" but, to be honest, I think it's much better than eggnog. If you like coconut and cold, frothy drinks spiked heavily with rum, you will like this. You will really, really like this. Some versions of coquito have raw eggs but I leave them out, which makes it better for gift giving and preparing in advance. My recipe is also strong. As in, you can feel it down to your knees after just a sip or two. I like it that way but feel free to cut down on the booze. This rich, sweet and totally decadent drink is meant to be sipped in small glasses. To make it last longer, serve it on the rocks -- the ice dilutes the drink a bit and makes it delightfully chilly.

Provided by Alejandra Ramos

Time 2h10m

Yield 16 to 20 small servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Coquito is a popular Christmas coconut rum nog traditionally served in Puerto Rico. This is my mother's egg-free recipe which has an ice cream twist. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon or nutmeg and serve. Cheers!

Provided by GFern

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 8h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 58.8 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

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Coquito is a coconut tasting beverage originating from Puerto Rico, popular during the Christmas season. My grandmother and my mother use to prepare it as I was growing up, and the tradition has stayed with me!

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 13.3 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 76.9 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

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This is the way Coquito has been made by my family in Puerto Rico for many years. Traditionally when guests arrive in a home during the holidays (which extend from the first of Dec. until the 15 Jan.), they are immediately offered this delightful, comfort beverage. It is prepared at least 12 hrs in advance, and chilled in the refrigerator, once it is ready to serve, it must be shaken vigorously. It is served in small (fancy, glass) cups or shot glasses, no more than 4 oz. at a time. Other typical holiday foods include, Arroz con Gandules (rice with pigeon peas), Pernil (roast pork), Pasteles (a dough made out of either green bananas, or cassaba, filled with delicious meat, and wrapped in banana leafs, basically a Puerto Rican tamale), Arroz con Dulce (a rice dessert), Tembleque (another sweet dessert)..... My wife buys inexpensive empty fancy bottles at a local bazzar, which she cleans thoroughly and then fills with Coquito, during the holidays she gives a bottle to our friends and relatives...Enjoy!, and remember not to drink and drive.

Provided by Bill Castro

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.2, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 113.1, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 5.4

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