This recipe appeared in our Winter 2024 issue.

Coquito

Chef Jon Davies

Many holiday culinary traditions from around the world may feel familiar while being new to us. I used to love eggnog—that is until I discovered coquito. Coquito is Spanish for little coconut, which makes sense since the base is coconut milk based rather than dairy.

It may contain eggs. Mexican variants do; Puerto Rican coquito often does not. Simple to make, and adding rum makes dealing with extended family more palatable.

Gather these ingredients  

• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup dark rum
• 15 ounces canned coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp allspice

Instructions 

• Combine all ingredients in a blender
• Chill for 1 hour, then serve.

Notes

Optional: Add 2 eggs for a richer drink.

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