Coquito Royale

This Big Batch Coquito Royale recipe is a festive, creamy, and indulgent Puerto Rican holiday drink. Made with a rich blend of coconut milk, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and a generous pour of Puerto Rican rum, it's subtly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then garnished with a cinnamon sugar rim and a cinnamon stick for a touch of holiday flair. Whether served at holiday gatherings or given as a thoughtful gift, this Coquito Royale is sure to bring joy and cheer to all who enjoy it.

Coquito Royale

A festive and indulgent Puerto Rican holiday drink made with a rich blend of coconut milk, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and Puerto Rican rum, subtly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup cream of coconut
  • 3 tbsp evaporated milk
  • 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • a pinch of nutmeg
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1.50 fl oz Puerto Rican rum
  • Cinnamon sugar for garnish
  • Cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, cream of coconut, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract.
  2. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  3. Add the Puerto Rican rum and stir until fully incorporated.
  4. Strain the liquid using a fine mesh strainer to remove any clumps of cinnamon or nutmeg.
  5. Refrigerate the coquito for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight, to enhance the flavors.
  6. Before serving, rim the glass with cinnamon sugar and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
  7. Serve chilled and enjoy responsibly.