Coquito

Coquito

Coquito is a traditional Christmas drink that originated in Puerto Rico. The drink is made with Puerto Rican rum, coconut milk, cream of coconut, and sweetened condensed milk. Other spices and flavoring can be added, such as ginger, star anise, egg yolk, cinnamon, and cloves.

About Coquito in brief

Summary CoquitoCoquito is a traditional Christmas drink that originated in Puerto Rico. The drink is made with Puerto Rican rum, coconut milk, cream of coconut, and sweetened condensed milk. Other spices and flavoring can be added, such as ginger, star anise, egg yolk, cinnamon, and cloves. Coquito Masters is an annual competition at the Museo del Barrio in New York City.

Jimmy Fallon is reportedly a fan, and has mentioned the drink occasionally in episodes of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The Puerto Rican mixed drink resembles eggnog and is usually served after dinner in a shot glass. Some prepare the drink with eggs while others don’t.