Coquito Recipe: Puerto Rican Eggless Eggnog with Rum
Eggnog went through a number of variations over its history but the most drastic variation was when the holiday drink moved to Puerto Rico and the eggs were omitted. You can’t quite call a drink with no eggs in it eggnog, so it is called Coquito.
This is a very easy to make recipe. You just mix all the ingredients in a blender and chill it in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving. It makes a delicious alternative to the traditional Christmas eggnog and a delicious drink for your New Year’s Eve party that your guests won’t forget!
You might also want to try our Holiday Eggnog Recipe, or George Washington’s Eggnog Recipe.
Note: The photo is one I took of eggnog, not the Coquito but they look similar.

- 1 15 oz can cream of coconut
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 12 ounces white rum or to taste
- 1 tsp coconut extract or vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- Ground nutmeg cinnamon or cinnamon sticks for garnish
- Add all ingredients into a blender and mix well.
- Pour into a glass bottle or a pitcher and cover. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.
- Shake well just before pouring into small glasses. Garnish with cinnamon, nutmeg or cinnamon sticks. Star Anise also makes a pretty garnish to the side.
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