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Coquito
Coquito (lit. 'little coconut') is a traditional Christmas drink that originated in Puerto Rico. The coconut-based alcoholic beverage is similar to eggnog, and is sometimes referred to as Puerto Rican eggnog. The mixed drink is made with Puerto Rican rum, coconut milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon.
Coquito was originally made in Puerto Rico, and drinks similar to coquito are found throughout the Caribbean. The drink was inspired by British and American eggnogs, but the Spanish made their own version of eggnog and combined it with coconut milk and local rum, creating coquito. Although milk and sugar were its basic ingredients, Puerto Ricans altered it by adding coconut.
The recipe has five main ingredients but is not limited to these:
The Puerto Rican version resembles eggnog and is usually served after dinner in a shot glass. Some prepare the drink with eggs. The drink is known to be sweet and strong, with a generous amount of rum.
Many families have their own variations of the recipe, and these are passed down through generations. The drink can be made as early as Thanksgiving and as late as Día de los Reyes. That being said, the drink makes its main appearance during the Christmas season.
Coquito has become much more popular recently[when?]. Some supermarkets and grocery stores sell pre-made bottles of coquito. There are also competitions like Coquito Masters, an annual event held at the Museo del Barrio in New York City.
American TV hosts and journalists have helped to publicize the drink. Talk show host Jimmy Fallon is reportedly a fan, and has mentioned the drink occasionally in episodes of The Tonight Show. David Begnaud, regularly associated with Puerto Rico since his coverage of Hurricane Maria and other events on the island, famously served the hosts and staff of CBS This Morning with several bottles of coquito on the show's 2021 New Year's Eve broadcast.
There are many variations of coquito, all based on their location and family traditions. Although all these variations are unique in their own way, they often have one thing in common, and generally that is rum. Some people prefer to make it with another alcohol, such as Spanish liqueur 43, or add bitters.
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Coquito
Coquito (lit. 'little coconut') is a traditional Christmas drink that originated in Puerto Rico. The coconut-based alcoholic beverage is similar to eggnog, and is sometimes referred to as Puerto Rican eggnog. The mixed drink is made with Puerto Rican rum, coconut milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon.
Coquito was originally made in Puerto Rico, and drinks similar to coquito are found throughout the Caribbean. The drink was inspired by British and American eggnogs, but the Spanish made their own version of eggnog and combined it with coconut milk and local rum, creating coquito. Although milk and sugar were its basic ingredients, Puerto Ricans altered it by adding coconut.
The recipe has five main ingredients but is not limited to these:
The Puerto Rican version resembles eggnog and is usually served after dinner in a shot glass. Some prepare the drink with eggs. The drink is known to be sweet and strong, with a generous amount of rum.
Many families have their own variations of the recipe, and these are passed down through generations. The drink can be made as early as Thanksgiving and as late as Día de los Reyes. That being said, the drink makes its main appearance during the Christmas season.
Coquito has become much more popular recently[when?]. Some supermarkets and grocery stores sell pre-made bottles of coquito. There are also competitions like Coquito Masters, an annual event held at the Museo del Barrio in New York City.
American TV hosts and journalists have helped to publicize the drink. Talk show host Jimmy Fallon is reportedly a fan, and has mentioned the drink occasionally in episodes of The Tonight Show. David Begnaud, regularly associated with Puerto Rico since his coverage of Hurricane Maria and other events on the island, famously served the hosts and staff of CBS This Morning with several bottles of coquito on the show's 2021 New Year's Eve broadcast.
There are many variations of coquito, all based on their location and family traditions. Although all these variations are unique in their own way, they often have one thing in common, and generally that is rum. Some people prefer to make it with another alcohol, such as Spanish liqueur 43, or add bitters.