Creamy Coquito Bliss

Creamy Coquito Bliss is a lusciously rich and indulgent Puerto Rican holiday drink. The creamy blend of sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream of coconut is infused with warm notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then spiked with Puerto Rican rum. This velvety concoction, served over ice with a hint of cinnamon, is a luxurious treat to be enjoyed year-round.

Creamy Coquito Bliss

Indulge in the rich and creamy Coquito, a Puerto Rican holiday drink that combines sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, and Puerto Rican rum with warm vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg flavors.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.75 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1.50 oz evaporated milk
  • 0.75 oz cream of coconut
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 2 oz white, añejo, or spiced Puerto Rican rum
  • 1 cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Simmer, stirring constantly, then remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Add the rum to the cooled mixture and stir to combine.
  3. Transfer the Coquito to a sealable bottle and add a cinnamon stick. Seal and store in the refrigerator.
  4. To serve, pour Coquito over ice in a rocks glass.
  5. Garnish each glass with 2 cinnamon sticks.