Coquito

Coquito

Type	Mixed drink
Primary alcohol by volume	Rum
Served	strained
Standard garnish	cinnamon, nutmeg
Standard drinkware	Shot glass
Commonly used ingredients	28 oz Coconut milk 2 cups Rum 14 ounces Condensed milk 4 egg yolks vanilla, to taste
Preparation	Place ingredients into blender, blend until well mixed. Pour into a bottle and refrigerate until cold. Serve in small glasses and sprinkle top lightly with nutmeg.

Coquito is an eggnog-like alcoholic beverage traditionally served in Puerto Rico. It is made with egg yolks, rum, coconut milk, coconut cream, sweet condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The drink is commonly associated with the Christmas holidays, where it is traditionally served along with other holiday food.^[1]

Variations

Variations of the drink include flavored rum or spiced rum, ginger, ground nuts, vanilla, chocolate and evaporated milk; these ingredients are not required but are used to make the taste sweeter. Coquito is served in shot glasses or small cups and it is usually sprinkled with grated nutmeg or cinnamon.

A Puerto Rican version (with no garnishes) uses one can of Coco López, one can of evaporated milk, one cup of white rum, and two scoops of coconut ice cream.

Preparation

Often fresh coconut milk is used for this occasion instead of canned. Coconut milk is simmered with evaporated milk and whole spices. In the meantime, eggs are cooked in a double boiler. The milk is then strained and cooled, and cooled eggs and the rest of ingredients are added.

A faster way to prepare coquito is to process all ingredients in a blender, using ground spices and egg substitute.

Festival

El Museo del Barrio in New York City hosts an annual Coquito Tasting Contest during the month of December.

References

1. ^ Coquito Recipe - Puerto Rican Rum Eggnog

External links

• Brewing with Coquitos Brewers using baby coquitos to make beer.