Tropical Holiday Eggnog Delight

For a festive holiday cocktail with a tropical twist, indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Puerto Rican Coquito, a delightful coconut milk eggnog. This luscious concoction, free from raw egg, is a perfect blend of sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, and evaporated milk, infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of rum. It's a delightful and tropical take on a classic holiday favorite.

Tropical Holiday Eggnog Delight

Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Puerto Rican Coquito, a luscious coconut milk eggnog perfect for the holidays.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup cream of coconut
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped or 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons rum

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, evaporated milk, pinch of salt, nutmeg (if using), and cinnamon stick.
  2. Place the mixture over medium-low heat and stir until well combined and just starting to simmer.
  3. Remove the mixture from heat and allow it to steep for 30-45 minutes.
  4. Remove the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean (if used), then stir in the rum.
  5. Pour the coquito into a serving container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until well chilled.
  6. Serve chilled neat or over ice. Enjoy!