If you like Coconut like I do you must have Coquito on hand all year.  I know – it’s a Holiday thing in Puerto Rico but I fell in love with the first taste and refused to give it up.  It may small but it’s rich and flavorful, the perfect after dinner treat. 
 I was introduced Coquito a few years ago and it is amazing.  When Sunday Supper announced a Coconut theme for National Pina Colada Day I kew instantly what my contribution would be.
Coquito is the tropical version of Eggnog. Â I’ve happily done away with the eggs – I guarantee you won’t miss them. Â This is not limited to the holidays in our home. I have to warn you it’s a bit addictive. Â Â If you crave coconut this is something you can whip up, store in the freezer and have an instant fix.
Offer a glass of this for dessert – that is all you will need. Â If you want to get really decadent pour this over a warm brownie topped with ice cream. Â Remember this is not for the faint of heart – there’s rum in here….
Coquito
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz Can of Cream of Coconut Coco Lopez
- 1 12 oz Can of Evaporated Milk
- 1 14 oz Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2/3 Cup White Rum
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon plus more to sprinkle on your drink optional
- Grated Nutmeg to Taste optional
Instructions
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Pour the Cream of Coconut, evaporated milk, condensed milk, rum and vanilla extract into a blender. Blend together and season with the Cinnamon and nutmeg, if using. Blend again for a few seconds. Pour the Coquito into bottles and freeze or refrigerate. Serve the Coquito cold with a sprinkle of cinnamon and /or nutmeg.
Sunday Suppers Coconut for National Piña Colada Day Event Contributions:
Many thanks to Constance of Cosmopolitan Cornbread  for hosting this event!
Great Starts
- Coconut Granola Bowla by Family Foodie
- Gluten Free Coconut French Toast by Gluten Free Crumbley
- Make Ahead Healthy Piña Colada Breakfast Parfait by Easy Cooking with Molly
- Piña Colada Granola (grain free) by My Life Cookbook
- Piña Colada Nut Bread by Where Latin Meets Lagniappe
- Piña Colada Overnight Oats by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Piña Colada Pancakes by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Dive in with Sides and Appetizers
- Easy Piña Colada Salad by April Golightly
- Piña Colada Coleslaw by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Coco-Nutty Main Dishes
- Chickpea Potato Curry by Sunday Supper Movement
- Piña Colada Chicken and Rice by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Piña Colada Chicken Skewers by The Crumby Cupcake
- Pineapple Barbecue Chops with Colada Slaw by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Curry by Caroline’s Cooking
“Col-lots-a” Desserts
- Coconut Pound Cake by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Cookies and Coconut Cream Popsicles by Books n’ Cooks
- Creamy Dairy-Free Vegan Coconut Ice Cream by Positively Stacey
- Easy Piña Colada Fudge by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Easy Piña Colada Poke Cake by Crazed Mom
- Homemade Samoas by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- How to make a Piña Colada Flan by Asian In America
- Island Breeze Piña Colada Panna Cotta by The Weekend Gourmet
- Kheer by What Smells So Good?
- Mini Roasted Blueberry and Coconut Cream Trifles by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Piña Colada Bars by Dessert Geek
- Piña Colada Cream Pie by Cookin’ Mimi
- Piña Colada Cupcakes by The Redhead Baker
- Piña Colada Energy Balls by Wholistic Woman
- Piña Colada Ice Cream by Palatable Pastime
- Piña Colada Rice Pudding by Hardly A Goddess
- Piña Colada Trifle by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Piña Colada Upside Down Cake by Bottom Left of the Mitten
- Pineapple Coconut Pudding by Magnolia Days
- Samoa Smacky Delicious Mix by Cooking With Carlee
- Toasted Coconut Sour Cherry Sundae by Pies and Plots
- Tropical Fruit Cups by The Freshman Cook
Sweet to Sip Beverages
- Boozy Coconut & Caramel Milkshakes by Momma’s Meals
- Coconut Banana Rum Smoothie by Desserts Required
- Coquito by Monica’s Table
- Lime Coconut Lassi by Food Lust People Love
- Piña Colada Freeze by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Piña Colada Smoothie by A Mind Full Mom
- Spiced Piña Colada by Family Around the Table
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I’m not faint at heart, I promise! 🙂 This looks yummy and I will take a glass and a brownie please!
Awesome…I have a brand new batch so stop in for a bit!
The bottles are adorable, where did you acquire them?
I was SO SO happy to see that someone did this recipe this week, and I was sorry I didn’t think of it! My husband introduced me to it a couple years ago (he made it for a Christmas party) and I fell in love – it’s SO good, and it definitely doesn’t need to be a holiday to enjoy it. 🙂 Lots and lots of coconut rum in mine, please! <3
I’ve never thought of trying this with Coconut Rum. I’ll have to try that next time. Thanks for the suggestion!!!!
okay, i seriously need to make these the next time I have company over!
I know! I’m so grateful to have a batch ready in the freezer – Thanks to this event!!!!
Where has this been all my life!
Thanks for stopping by Cindy!
Oh, my gosh, this cocktail sounds fantastic! Like Shelby, I’ll take mine over a brownie 🙂
I know, the brownie is pretty awesome….
Oh my goodness, my husband would absolutely love this! I can’t wait for our next get together so I can give it a try!
That sounds delicious! I love that you can freeze it and over a brownie would be out of this world.
I LOVE Coquito, and I’ve been looking for a good recipe for it FOREVER! We always drink it around the holidays, but I’m going to surprise my husband and make him a batch of this soon! I can’t wait to try it!!!
I’ve never tried Coquito, but I’m a huge fan of anything coconut. I’m looking forward to trying your recipe soon.
Oh my word. This is one of my fave drinks. I was lucky enough to work with Puerto Ricans who introduced me to this addictive drink around the holidays. So so good!!
I can easily see how this would be addicting. I think I would be like you and keep it year round.
just made this this morning, it wont pour from the bottle. to thick
Hi Rodney,
Thanks so much for your comment! This is a very thick drink. I like to let is sit at room temperature for a few minutes before pouring. I’ll adjust the recipe with a note to do this per your observations.
Where are those bottle from? I want to make this as a Christmas gift for coworkers 🙂
Why does my Coquito spoil so quick? I use coconut milk that I extract myself. Please help…
Yes – it does spoil quickly. I freeze mine until I’m ready to use it.
How much does it make
This recipe makes 6 cups +/-
I’m planning to make this for a New Years Eve party tomorrow. If it seems too thick when I make it, do you you think adding a can of coconut milk would work, or would that ruin it?
Where did you get the cute bottles?