Tropical Eggnog Delight

This Coquito cocktail is a rich and creamy tropical delight from Puerto Rico, perfect for bringing a taste of the tropics to your Christmas celebration. With its coconut and rum flavors, this eggnog-like drink is sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering. Serve it cold or over ice for a truly indulgent treat.

Tropical Eggnog Delight

A rich and creamy coconut-flavored, eggnog-like drink from Puerto Rico, spiked with rum for a delicious tropical twist.

4.23 from 78 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 fl oz) can evaporated milk
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 (14 oz) can cream of coconut
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.50 cup white rum
  • 0.50 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.50 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

  1. In a double boiler over simmering water, combine the evaporated milk and beaten egg yolks. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and reaches 160°F.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a blender and add the cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and cloves. Blend until well combined, for about 30 seconds.
  3. Pour the mixture into a sterilized glass bottle and store it in the refrigerator. Serve the cocktail cold or over ice, if desired.