Una Feliz Navidad con Coquito
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November 21, 2022
Wow, I can’t even begin to describe how wonderful this holiday season was for me and my family. It was the best one we’ve had in a while, and I couldn’t be more grateful for such a loving and fun family! Christmas hasn’t always been a happy time for us. My parents got divorced when I was in college and although that was 12 years ago, this was the first year I feel like we really got back on track as far as spending the holidays together as a family. Of course, we still did have two separate Christmas celebrations, but both were equally special and fun.
Out of everyone in my family, I have an extra special bond with my grandma on my dad’s side. She is one of my best friends in the world and I can talk to her about anything. We are so alike in so many ways and I admire her tremendously. I really connect with the latin culture on that side of my family. My grandma moved here from Puerto Rico when she was a teenager and raised us with that latin flavor. I remember always loving her Spanish music, arroz con gandules, and now, coquito. Coquito is my grandma’s favorite holiday cocktail. It’s kind of like egg nog, but about a million times better. So, of course, we had to make some this year!
It’s really quite simple to make once you have all the ingredients. For real, you just blend it all together and pop it in the fridge for an hour. Here’s how I made it:
You’ll Need:
2 cups Bacardi Superior
1 12 oz can evaporated milk
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 13.5 oz can coconut milk
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
shaved coconut for garnish
cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions:
Like I said, just mix it all together! I used a blender. Pop it in the fridge for about an hour and it’s ready to serve. I garnished mine with some cinnamon, a touch of shaved coconut, and then used a cinnamon stick as a stirrer.
Super simple, right?! When my grandma took her first sip she said, “oh yeah, now this is coquito!” She was transported back to Puerto Rico with all the rich flavors and that tropical coconut scent. And it means even more this year since I will be heading to Puerto Rico for my first time ever in just two weeks! Did you know that the Bacardi distillery is in Puerto Rico? Talk about authentic! I think that was a big part of why my grandma said that about the coquito. Nothing like a little taste of home during the holidays, right?!
Kileen
January 1, 2019 @ 3:10 am
Ooh this sounds so yummy!!! Definitely need to try making this sometime!
Kileen
cute & little
Megan
January 1, 2019 @ 8:59 am
SO delish!! You totally should!
Nicole Flint
January 1, 2019 @ 7:11 am
Ooo this sounds really good! I’m glad you had a pretty good holiday season! Happy New Year Megan!
Megan
January 1, 2019 @ 8:58 am
It’s sooo yummy!! Thanks, girl! Same to you!
Taylor Mobley
January 1, 2019 @ 10:29 am
That sounds so yummy! Love the sentimental value, too.
Nicole
January 1, 2019 @ 11:36 am
This sounds so good! Happy New Year!
Candace
January 1, 2019 @ 1:03 pm
Coquito is my favorite puertorrican drink! I like to use coconut cream too<3
Happy Holidays!
XO
Candace
http://www.thebeautybeau.com
Megan
January 2, 2019 @ 8:27 am
Oooo that sounds delicious!!!
Deborah
January 1, 2019 @ 4:50 pm
Ahh, Coquito looks so delicious!! I’m totally pinning this so I can make it for myself!
Megan
January 2, 2019 @ 8:27 am
Woohoo!!! I hope you love it! Soooo yummy <3
Stephanie
January 1, 2019 @ 6:33 pm
One of my relatives is Puerto Rican, and every year she mentions this drink around the holidays! I’ve never tried it, but have been wanting to for ages. Maybe I’ll have to make it with my husband as a date night drink some time!
Megan
January 2, 2019 @ 8:27 am
Omg yesss! Y’all should definitely make it! SO delish!
Sharon Wu
January 1, 2019 @ 8:59 pm
this looks perfect for the holidays babe! glad you were able to enjoy it with relatives. happy new year 🙂
Megan
January 2, 2019 @ 8:26 am
So perfect!!! Thanks girl! Me too! Happy New Year, beautiful 🙂
Nataly
January 1, 2019 @ 9:41 pm
Oh this is the perfect holiday drink! I’ll have to try it!
Megan
January 2, 2019 @ 8:26 am
It really is! I’m sure you’ll love it! 🙂
Kenzi || Life of a Sister
January 2, 2019 @ 7:35 am
I’ll have to give this a try for my next party! It looks delicious!
Megan
January 2, 2019 @ 8:26 am
Omg it’s soooo good! You totally should make it for a party; it’d be such a hit!
Carolyn
January 2, 2019 @ 8:34 am
Yum! Now I just need this drink and a visit to Puerto Rico and I’m good 😉
Megan
January 3, 2019 @ 8:47 am
Lol SAME!!! I’m actually heading there in a little over a week and I’m beyond excited!
Suzanne
January 2, 2019 @ 9:38 am
Yum! I love Bacardi rum and this cocktail recipe sounds delish! Wishing you the best in the New Year! xo, Suzanne
Megan
January 3, 2019 @ 8:46 am
It’s sooo good! Bacardi’s my favorite too! All the same to you, girl! <3
Azanique S. Rawl
January 2, 2019 @ 9:52 pm
OMG I love coquito! So yummy 🙂
-xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com
Megan
January 3, 2019 @ 8:46 am
Isn’t it the best!? SO delish!!
Lauryn Hock
January 3, 2019 @ 1:14 pm
Looks great! Family traditions are what makes the holidays special! I love to see other peoples traditions!
Megan
January 7, 2019 @ 10:29 am
I totally agree!! My favorite part of the holidays!
Erica Valentin
January 4, 2019 @ 6:42 am
Yes girl love love love this! Our recipes are almost the same but we also add COCO Lopez Crema De Coco ….sooooo good either way …..pretty sure i drank most of the coquito all by myself LOL
Can’t wait to see your PR trip! You will love it….lmk if you need any recs! I really want to make it there again this year too!
Megan
January 7, 2019 @ 10:28 am
Lol!! I drank a ton too!! Haha..that sounds so yummy!! Omg I’m soooo excited. I will definitely hit you up for recs!!
Bryanna
January 7, 2019 @ 1:22 pm
Don’t hate me, but I’ve never had Coquito… I know crazy, but now I need to because it looks delicious! Such the perfect holiday drink and I love how it reminded your Grandma of Puerto Rico – so cute!
xoxo Bryanna
Megan
January 8, 2019 @ 10:04 am
Lol I can’t hold that against you, girl! Now it’s just even more of a reason for you to try it!! You really should – it’s sooo yummy <3
Celeste
January 8, 2019 @ 9:29 am
Ok, that drink looks so refreshing and cool! Now I just need to try it!
Megan
January 8, 2019 @ 10:00 am
You totally should! It’s delish!
alexis
January 8, 2019 @ 3:25 pm
Love the relationship you have with your grandma. This looks 100x better than eggnog!
Megan
January 9, 2019 @ 12:33 pm
Omg she’s the best!!!! I seriously love her and have no idea where I’d be without her!! And trust me, girl..it IS! <3
George Dala
December 13, 2019 @ 11:49 am
Do you also mix in the cinnamon into the blender or just leave it on the side, added last year and seemed to all rise to the top
Megan
December 18, 2019 @ 11:10 am
I just blended it all together! I added some cinnamon for garnish at the end as well.
Rose
December 17, 2019 @ 2:39 pm
Hey there! How many servings does this recipe make?
Megan
December 18, 2019 @ 11:09 am
Hi Rose! This made about 10 servings. Enjoy!!
Paola
December 6, 2020 @ 6:54 pm
I tried and its really good, setting the Christmas tree, sipping some Coquito, having fun, and celebrating family; this 2020 has some good too.
¡Delicious!
Megan
December 7, 2020 @ 10:31 am
This makes me so happy, Paola!! I’m so glad you tried the coquito and got to enjoy it with your family.
Debbie
December 26, 2020 @ 7:20 pm
Made this for the first time, I heated mine up and simmered for about half hour then cooled and in fridge. So nice and a great drink to sip and enjoy.
Megan
January 6, 2021 @ 11:26 am
Oh yum! That sounds amazing! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Maggie
May 1, 2021 @ 8:12 pm
Is there a way to keep chunks from forming in the mix as it chills?
Megan Elliott
May 5, 2021 @ 8:49 am
I haven’t experienced any chunks, but I usually just add ice so I can drink it sooner! That helps, though it does water it down as the ice melts.
Gloria
January 2, 2023 @ 12:20 pm
i made this for christmas eve 2022. it was a hit, it’s delicious
thank you for the simple authentic recipe will be making it again that’s for sure
Megan Elliott
January 5, 2023 @ 2:13 pm
I love hearing that!! I actually made it again this year too and it was even better than I remembered! So delicious!!