Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of Puerto Rican Chocolate Coquito, a charming twist on the traditional coconut-based holiday drink. This creamy concoction blends rich chocolate with luscious coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk, creating an irresistible treat perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, each sip not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fills you with holiday cheer. Simple to prepare, this decadent beverage can be served chilled or blended with ice for a refreshing twist that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup dark rum
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and place them on a clean countertop.
- In a blender, combine coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and dark rum. Blend until smooth.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or spices as desired.
- Transfer to a bottle or airtight container and refrigerate for at least two hours to chill.
- Shake well before serving; pour into glasses over ice if preferred. Garnish with chocolate shavings or cinnamon sticks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg