Coquito is one of the best parts of a Puerto Rican Christmas — creamy, coconut-rich, sweet, and loaded with warm spice. This version brings brewed coffee into the mix for a holiday drink that’s smooth, bold, and absolutely addictive.
It comes together fast, chills perfectly, and tastes even better the next day. Make a batch for the holidays, for family, or just because — Coffee Coquito NEVER lasts long in my house.
Check out Tony's best-selling Puerto Rican cookbook that goes perfectly with La Criolla!
Servings: 6-8
Prep Time5 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 5 mins
Ingredients:
2 cups Brewed Coffee, Cooled
1 can Evaporated Milk
1 can Cream of Coconut
1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 tsp La Criolla Ground Cinnamon
¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
1 tsp La Criolla Vanilla Extract
½ cup Puerto Rican Rum (Add more or less to taste)
1Add cooled brewed coffee, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, and condensed milk into a blender.
2Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
3Add rum to your taste and blend again.
4Chill for at least 1 hour so the flavors come together.
5Serve ice cold — because Coquito is Christmas in every sip.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
2 cups Brewed Coffee, Cooled
1 can Evaporated Milk
1 can Cream of Coconut
1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 tsp La Criolla Ground Cinnamon
¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
1 tsp La Criolla Vanilla Extract
½ cup Puerto Rican Rum (Add more or less to taste)
Directions
1Add cooled brewed coffee, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, and condensed milk into a blender.
2Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
3Add rum to your taste and blend again.
4Chill for at least 1 hour so the flavors come together.
5Serve ice cold — because Coquito is Christmas in every sip.
Notes
Coquito is one of the best parts of a Puerto Rican Christmas — creamy, coconut-rich, sweet, and loaded with warm spice. This version brings brewed coffee into the mix for a holiday drink that’s smooth, bold, and absolutely addictive.
It comes together fast, chills perfectly, and tastes even better the next day. Make a batch for the holidays, for family, or just because — Coffee Coquito NEVER lasts long in my house.
Check out Tony's best-selling Puerto Rican cookbook that goes perfectly with La Criolla!
Servings: 6-8
