Coquito

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start with the traditional coquito recipe by combining evaporated milk and condensed milk in a 1:1 ratio in a blender.
  2. 2Start with the traditional coquito recipe by combining evaporated milk and condensed milk in a 1:1 ratio in a blender.
  3. 3Start with the traditional coquito recipe by combining evaporated milk and condensed milk in a 1:1 ratio in a blender.
  4. 4Add a splash of vanilla extract, a dash of cinnamon, and a little bit of nutmeg to the blender.
  5. 5Add a splash of vanilla extract, a dash of cinnamon, and a little bit of nutmeg to the blender.
  6. 6Add a splash of vanilla extract, a dash of cinnamon, and a little bit of nutmeg to the blender.
  7. 7Pour the entire can of Coco Lopez into the blender.
  8. 8Pour the entire can of Coco Lopez into the blender.
  9. 9Pour the entire can of Coco Lopez into the blender.
  10. 10Add at least half a bottle of Don Q Puerto Rican rum; adjust the amount based on taste and preference.
  11. 11Add at least half a bottle of Don Q Puerto Rican rum; adjust the amount based on taste and preference.
  12. 12Add at least half a bottle of Don Q Puerto Rican rum; adjust the amount based on taste and preference.
  13. 13Blend all ingredients starting on a low speed and gradually increasing it, blending for at least 2 minutes to ensure everything is well combined.
  14. 14Blend all ingredients starting on a low speed and gradually increasing it, blending for at least 2 minutes to ensure everything is well combined.
  15. 15Blend all ingredients starting on a low speed and gradually increasing it, blending for at least 2 minutes to ensure everything is well combined.
  16. 16Taste the coquito and add more rum if desired.
  17. 17Taste the coquito and add more rum if desired.
  18. 18Taste the coquito and add more rum if desired.
  19. 19Pour the finished traditional coquito into glass bottles and refrigerate to serve cold.
  20. 20Pour the finished traditional coquito into glass bottles and refrigerate to serve cold.
  21. 21Pour the finished traditional coquito into glass bottles and refrigerate to serve cold.
  22. 22To make the Nutella variation, leave half of the prepared coquito in the blender and pour it into a pot over medium heat.
  23. 23To make the Nutella variation, leave half of the prepared coquito in the blender and pour it into a pot over medium heat.
  24. 24To make the Nutella variation, leave half of the prepared coquito in the blender and pour it into a pot over medium heat.
  25. 25Add a 13-ounce jar of Nutella to the pot.
  26. 26Add a 13-ounce jar of Nutella to the pot.
  27. 27Add a 13-ounce jar of Nutella to the pot.
  28. 28Stir slowly with a wooden spoon until the Nutella completely melts into the coquito.
  29. 29Stir slowly with a wooden spoon until the Nutella completely melts into the coquito.
  30. 30Stir slowly with a wooden spoon until the Nutella completely melts into the coquito.
  31. 31To cut the sweetness, add a little bit of milk (2% or whole milk) and optionally more rum.
  32. 32To cut the sweetness, add a little bit of milk (2% or whole milk) and optionally more rum.
  33. 33To cut the sweetness, add a little bit of milk (2% or whole milk) and optionally more rum.
  34. 34Let the Nutella coquito cool down, then transfer it back to a blender and blend further to achieve a thick consistency.
  35. 35Let the Nutella coquito cool down, then transfer it back to a blender and blend further to achieve a thick consistency.
  36. 36Let the Nutella coquito cool down, then transfer it back to a blender and blend further to achieve a thick consistency.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans evaporated milk
  • 2 cans evaporated milk
  • 2 cans evaporated milk
  • 2 cans condensed milk
  • 2 cans condensed milk
  • 2 cans condensed milk
  • nutmeg
  • nutmeg
  • nutmeg
  • splash vanilla extract
  • splash vanilla extract
  • splash vanilla extract
  • dash cinnamon
  • dash cinnamon
  • dash cinnamon
  • 1 can Coco Lopez (coconut cream)
  • 1 can Coco Lopez (coconut cream)
  • 1 can Coco Lopez (coconut cream)
  • 0.5 bottle Don Q Puerto Rican rum
  • 0.5 bottle Don Q Puerto Rican rum
  • 0.5 bottle Don Q Puerto Rican rum
  • 13 ounce jar Nutella
  • 13 ounce jar Nutella
  • 13 ounce jar Nutella
  • milk (2% or whole milk)
  • milk (2% or whole milk)
  • milk (2% or whole milk)

Equipment

blenderglass bottlepotwooden spoon

Tips

  • Use good quality vanilla extract.
  • How much rum to add depends on personal taste and preferences.
  • Serve coquito cold, stored in glass bottles.
  • For the Nutella variation, add milk to cut the sweetness.