Description
Rich Puerto Rican chocolate coquito blends creamy coconut and deep chocolate notes for a festive holiday treat. Spirited rum and warm spices elevate this traditional Caribbean cocktail into a luxurious seasonal indulgence you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) white rum or dark rum
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) cream of coconut (Coco Lopez)
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz / 355 ml) evaporated milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) chocolate syrup or 1 cup (150 g) melted semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Grated chocolate
- Cinnamon sticks
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Blend Base: Combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, and cream of coconut in a high-powered blender, creating a luxurious, creamy foundation for the Puerto Rican chocolate coquito.
- Chocolate Integration: Incorporate chocolate syrup or melted chocolate, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, and vanilla extract, blending on high speed for 45-60 seconds to achieve a smooth, harmonious mixture with deep, velvety chocolate notes and warm, aromatic spices.
- Rum Infusion: Gradually add rum to taste, ensuring a balanced flavor profile that complements the rich chocolate and coconut components.
- Cocoa Enhancement: For an intensified chocolate experience, dust cocoa powder into the mixture and blend briefly to amplify the chocolate dimension.
- Chilling and Settling: Transfer the liquid to clean glass bottles or a sealed pitcher, refrigerate for a minimum of two hours to allow flavors to meld and develop.
- Serving Presentation: Before serving, vigorously shake or stir the chilled coquito to redistribute settled ingredients, then pour into petite glasses. Optionally garnish with a sprinkle of grated chocolate or a cinnamon stick for visual and aromatic appeal.
Notes
- Chill Ingredients First: Ensure all dairy and coconut-based ingredients are cold before blending to create a smoother, more cohesive texture and prevent separation.
- Balance Chocolate Intensity: Start with small amounts of chocolate syrup or melted chocolate, tasting and adjusting gradually to prevent overpowering the traditional coquito flavor profile.
- Rum Selection Matters: Choose a high-quality dark rum that complements the chocolate and spices, enhancing the overall depth and complexity of the drink.
- Strain for Silkiness: Pass the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to eliminate any potential graininess from spices or chocolate, ensuring an ultra-smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg