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3 cups of coquito on a red background with Christmas garland around
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Low-Alcohol Coquito Recipe

Coquito is a coconut nog popular in Puerto Rico around Christmas time.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 min
Chill1 hr
Total Time1 hr 11 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latino, Puerto Rican
Keyword: Christmas drink, Cold winter drink, Nog, Winter beverage
Servings: 8 cups
Author: Paulette Erato

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 2 oz raisins
  • 2 oz gold rum
  • 1 can coconut cream
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1.25 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • In a small dish soak your raisins in just enough rum to cover. It should be about 2 ounces, if not less. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
  • Pour all of the liquid ingredients into a blender, along with the cinnamon, vanilla, freshly ground nutmeg, and drained raisins.
  • Blend until the raisins are full incorporated and no raisin bits remain.
  • Pour into a pitcher or other large glass container and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve cold by itself, or add in a bit of rum to your liking.