Description
Creamy Puerto Rican Chocolate Coquito delights senses with rich coconut and chocolate notes dancing through each silky sip. Holiday cheer blends seamlessly into this spirited island cocktail you’ll savor with pure tropical excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) cream of coconut
- 1 can (13.5 ounces / 382 grams) coconut milk
- 1 can (12 ounces / 340 grams) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Carefully melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until completely smooth, allowing the chocolate to cool slightly after melting.
- Pour melted chocolate into a blender and combine with sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, and coconut milk.
- Blend the mixture thoroughly until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with no visible chocolate chunks.
- Introduce ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and a delicate pinch of salt to the liquid blend.
- Pulse the blender to fully integrate the spices, ensuring an even distribution throughout the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the rich, fragrant liquid into a sealed glass container, ensuring a tight-fitting lid.
- Refrigerate the coquito for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the complex flavors to harmonize and develop a deeper, more robust taste profile.
- Before serving, vigorously stir or shake the chilled mixture to reincorporate any settled ingredients.
- Optional: Enhance presentation by garnishing with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of grated chocolate, or an elegant cinnamon stick.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer, more intense flavor profile that complements the creamy coconut base.
- Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly before blending to prevent curdling of the milk ingredients.
- Adjust the spice levels by experimenting with additional ground cinnamon or a splash of rum for an authentic Puerto Rican touch.
- Ensure all ingredients are well-chilled before blending to create a smoother, more consistent texture and enhance the drink’s refreshing quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg