Description
Creamy Puerto Rican Chocolate Coquito delivers island magic in one unforgettable sip, blending rich coconut and chocolate into a festive holiday cocktail. Spirited rum and smooth chocolate create a luxurious Caribbean celebration you’ll savor from first taste to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240ml) white rum or dark rum
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (13.5 ounces / 400ml) cream of coconut
- 1 can (13.5 ounces / 400ml) coconut milk
- 1 can (12 ounces / 355ml) evaporated milk
Chocolate Components:
- ½ cup (120ml) chocolate syrup or 1 cup (150g) melted semi-sweet chocolate
- ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Garnish:
- Grated chocolate
- Cinnamon sticks
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Pour all liquid ingredients into a high-powered blender, creating a rich, velvety base that combines evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, and cream of coconut.
- Introduce chocolate elements by drizzling chocolate syrup or incorporating melted chocolate directly into the liquid mixture.
- Enhance the flavor profile with aromatic spices, carefully adding vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg to create depth and complexity.
- Pulse the blender until the mixture transforms into a smooth, homogeneous liquid with no visible ingredient separation.
- Carefully introduce rum, adjusting the quantity to achieve the desired strength and warmth of the traditional Puerto Rican libation.
- For chocolate enthusiasts seeking an intensified experience, dust cocoa powder into the mixture and blend until a rich, dark consistency emerges.
- Transfer the silky liquid into thoroughly cleaned glass bottles or an elegant pitcher, ensuring a clean pour without spillage.
- Refrigerate the coquito for a minimum of two hours, allowing the flavors to marry and develop a more profound, harmonious taste.
- Before serving, gently agitate the bottle or stir the pitcher to redistribute any settled ingredients.
- Present in chilled small glasses, garnishing with delicate chocolate shavings, a light dusting of cinnamon, or an elegant cinnamon stick for a festive touch.
Notes
- Customize rum levels to match your desired strength, keeping the flavor balanced without overpowering the creamy chocolate notes.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate or cocoa powder for a more intense, rich chocolate experience that elevates the traditional coquito profile.
- Experiment with dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream and almond milk for a plant-based version that maintains the luxurious texture and flavor.
- Create make-ahead batches and store in sealed bottles for up to two weeks, allowing the flavors to develop and intensify over time, making it perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg