The BEST 5-Minute Holiday Spanish Coquito Recipe Ever

Cinnamon Coquito by <a href="www.project1826.com" target="_blank">Project 1826</a>

Cinnamon Coquito by <a href="www.project1826.com" target="_blank">Project 1826</a>

Hello, Friends, Tyna here! Raise your hand if you’re excited for the holiday season — I know am! I’ve been humming holiday tunes and decking the halls to prep for the upcoming festivities. There’s something about this time of the year that gets my spirit riled up. Of course decorating, picking out a tree and the hope for snow are all apart of it but my favorite parts are our own family traditions so I thought I’d share one with you all! This one is a holiday drink recipe called Coquito that’s typically made during Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s not only a family recipe but is also part of my Puerto Rican heritage. Coquito, meaning “Little Coconut” in Spanish, was originally founded in Puerto Rico but can also be found all throughout the Caribbean.

Easy, 5-Minute Spanish Coquito by &lt;a href="www.project1826.com" target="_blank"&gt;Project 1826&lt;/a&gt;

Easy, 5-Minute Spanish Coquito by <a href="www.project1826.com" target="_blank">Project 1826</a>

Growing in the Bronx during this time of the year, there were always blended sounds of blasting salsa music, lots of food, plenty of family and friends, and you guessed it — Coquito, Coquito and more Coquito! I remember seeing liquor bottles and vintage milk bottles filled with homemade Coquito so it has always been part of my life.

Coquito is a Spanish alcoholic eggnog mixed with sweet, spicy flavors and of course, Puerto Rican rum! It’s a very simple and easy recipe to make. Hopefully, I’ve convinced you how delicious it is and you’re now excited to make this cozy drink so here's what you’ll need!


The BEST 5-Minute Holiday Coquito Recipe Ever

Coquito is a traditional, Spanish Alcoholic Eggnog. It's mixed with sweet and spicy flavors and of course — Puerto Rican rum! It’s a very simple and easy recipe that will only take a few minutes to prepare before you dive in. Enjoy!

Makes: 12 Cups

The BEST 5-Minute Holiday Coquito Recipe EVER

Prep time:

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups of preferred Rum
  • 14 oz. Leche Condensada (Sweet condensed milk)
  • 12 oz. Coconut cream
  • 14 oz. Leche de Coco (Coconut milk)
  • 12 oz. Evaporated Milk
  • 1 tbsp. Vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp. of Cinnamon

Instructions:
  1. Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
  2. Pour mixture into large pitcher or bottle and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  3. Serve Cold.
  4. Enjoy, my friends!

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Happy holidays from my family to Yours!