Coquito: Puerto Rican Coconut Holiday Drink - Windy City Baker (2024)

FAQs

How long does the Puerto Rican drink coquito last in the refrigerator? ›

Does Coquito Need To Be Refrigerated? Coquito should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator; kept that way, it can keep for anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks. The ingredients may settle between servings, particularly if you used eggs, so be sure to stir before you pour.

Best Rum For Coquito

Coquito is made with two different types of rum. Barcardi white rum provides a light and balanced flavor and, Captain Morgan provides a delicious nutty, caramel-like flavor.

Traditional Coquito

In a blender, add evaporated milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Blend on high until mixture is well combined for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer mixture into glass bottles and chill in the refrigerator until cold.

Coquito ( lit. 'little coconut') is a traditional Christmas drink that originated in Puerto Rico. The coconut-based alcoholic beverage is similar to eggnog, and is sometimes referred to as Puerto Rican Eggnog (though incorrectly, as coquito does not call for eggs).

However, if you go heavier on the alcohol, such as the entire bottle, then yes, you'll definitely get drunk.

What are some signs that Coquito has spoiled? Signs of spoilage include a sour or off smell, a change in texture to a lumpy or unusually thick consistency, or any signs of mold or discoloration.

Rich, creamy Coquito is a classic Puerto Rican co*cktail made with coconut cream, coconut milk, baking spices and, most important, rum.

A cream-based coconut liqueur, Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican Holiday co*cktail. BACARDÍ Coquito is made with BACARDÍ Superior Rum and a mix of vanilla, cinnamon and other festive spices.

We have to start, of course, with the national drink of Puerto Rico, the piña colada. The origins of this signature drink are hotly debated to this day. Most accounts agree on the fact that the drink was invented in San Juan.

Why is my Coquito so thick? The coconut may have thickened in the fridge. You can thin it out by adding a little purified water slowly until it gets to a consistency you prefer.

Is coquito healthier than eggnog? ›

Whatever the specifics of your coquito, though, don't be fooled into thinking that the coconut base makes it somehow a healthier option. While the cream and whole milk in eggnog are high in saturated fat, so are the coconut milk and evaporated milk used in coquito.

Coconut Cream vs Coconut Milk

Compared to normal coconut milk, coconut cream has a much higher fat content, containing around 19-22% fat. Coconut cream still retains the delicious coconut flavor that coconut milk has, but is much thicker as it is essentially coconut milk with less water.

Most coquito sold in New York isn't legal. It's a family thing. If you've lived in New York City around Christmastime, you may have heard whispers about coquito — a coconut-and-rum-based egg nog-like beverage that seems to be everywhere in certain neighborhoods in December.

Tips for Coquito

Coquito (without egg) will last in an airtight container refrigerated for 4-6 months. If some of the coconut fat solidifies let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes and give it a good shake before serving.

The chunks (or lumps) in the coquito are from coconut fat in the cream of coconut. You see that layer of fat when you open up some cans of cream of coconut. Shaking the can of cream of coconut and warming it with the spice tea will reduce the chunkiness.

Coquito should be smooth, but it can become chunky if you use coconut milk instead of cream of coconut. The fat in coconut milk can separate and solidify towards the top of the container. Returning it to the blender just before serving should resolve the issue.

If stored in an airtight container and in the refrigerator, Coquito will last up to one month. Just smell it prior to drinking because it can spoil and sour like milk does.

You can freeze this coquito recipe if you want it to last longer. As there's rum in this, the drink will not freeze solid. Be sure to use a freezer-safe container. Just add it back to the blender when ready to serve without thawing it first.

The foam results from the additives in the canned milk, and the fat from the coconut milk gets excited. You can strain the coquito into the bottles if the foam or chunks bother you.