Description
Creamy Puerto Rican chocolate coquito blends rich coconut milk with deep chocolate notes for a festive holiday libation. Smooth rum and aromatic spices complete this traditional Caribbean cocktail that delights palates with its luxurious complexity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) white rum or dark rum
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) cream of coconut
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
- 1 can (12 oz / 355 ml) evaporated milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) chocolate syrup or 1 cup (150 g) melted semi-sweet chocolate
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- grated chocolate (for garnish)
- cinnamon sticks (for garnish)
- shredded coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blending Base: Combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, and cream of coconut in a high-powered blender, creating a smooth, creamy foundation for the coquito.
- Chocolate Infusion: Incorporate chocolate syrup or melted chocolate into the liquid mixture, stirring until fully integrated for a deep, rich chocolate flavor.
- Spice Layering: Add vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg to develop a complex and aromatic taste profile that elevates the traditional Puerto Rican drink.
- Rum Integration: Pour rum into the blended mixture, adjusting to personal preference for alcoholic intensity and warmth.
- Cocoa Enhancement: Sprinkle cocoa powder into the liquid, blending thoroughly to achieve a luxurious, dark chocolate consistency.
- Bottling and Chilling: Pour the silky mixture into clean glass bottles or a pitcher, then refrigerate for at least two hours to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serving Presentation: Gently stir before serving in chilled glasses, garnishing with chocolate shavings, a light cinnamon dusting, or a decorative cinnamon stick for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Blend with Precision: Pulse the blender carefully to prevent over-mixing, which can create a less smooth texture and potentially incorporate too much air into the drink.
- Chocolate Intensity Control: Adjust chocolate amounts gradually; start with less and taste, as different chocolate types vary in richness and can overpower the delicate coconut base.
- Rum Selection Matters: Choose a high-quality rum that complements the chocolate and coconut flavors, avoiding overly harsh or cheap spirits that might disrupt the drink’s balanced profile.
- Chilling is Crucial: Allow sufficient refrigeration time to let flavors meld and develop depth, with a minimum of two hours recommended for optimal taste integration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg