Coquito

Coquito is a creamy, tropical, Puerto Rican holiday drink with tons of coconut flavor. It’s made with both evaporated and condensed milk, cream of coconut, spices, rum, and — in this version — egg yolks. It is always requested at my holiday gatherings. Sometimes I hide it in the fridge to keep for myself! Serve in glass cups and sprinkle with more cinnamon if desired. Feliz Navidad!
Prep Time : 5 mins
Cook Time : 10 mins
Total Time : 15 mins
Servings : 10

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk 2 large egg yolks, beaten 1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk ½ cup white rum ½ cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

  1. Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
  1. Step 2
Combine evaporated milk and egg yolks in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook over the simmering water, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, and reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Step 3 Transfer mixture to a blender. Add cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum, water, vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves; blend until combined, about 30 seconds. Step 4 Pour into sterilized glass bottles and store in the refrigerator; serve cold or over ice, if desired.