Caribbean Spice Coquito
This Caribbean Spice Coquito cocktail recipe offers a delightful fusion of Puerto Rican rum, coconut milk, and cream, enhanced with a toasted spice syrup for a comforting and flavorful twist on the classic Coquito. It's a perfect drink to warm up your spirit and enjoy the festive season.
Caribbean Spice Coquito
A delightful twist on the classic Coquito, this Caribbean Spice Coquito features Puerto Rican rum, coconut milk, cream, and a toasted spice syrup for a warming and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
- 3 oz coconut milk
- 3 oz evaporated milk
- 3 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 3 oz coconut cream
- 1.50 oz toasted spice coconut syrup
- 1/4 tsp Angostura bitters
- Large pinch of Himalayan sea salt
- 1.50 oz rum (preferably Rincón, Don Q, or Cruzan Blackstrap)
- Grated nutmeg and/or cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the coconut milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut cream. Blend until frothy.
- Pour the toasted spice coconut syrup into a large container that can hold the final volume.
- Pour the blended mixture into the container with the syrup and whisk until incorporated. Add the Angostura bitters, salt, and the spices reserved from the syrup, then stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, stir in the rum and decant into a glass bottle.
- Serve 4 ounces of Coquito in a glass. Garnish with grated nutmeg and/or cinnamon.