Have fun as three drag queens teach you how to make coquito, a delicious Puerto Rican Christmas beverage. Think of a coquito as a coconut based Puerto Rican egg nog. It’s delicious and makes an excellent present!
An entertaining presentation which go overs the basics of how to make coquito. They explain that Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican eggnog normally made with white rum. They also mention that it is actually a cooked process, but the version they go over skip that step. However, they note that others who tried their’s, says it taste delicious!
Here is what they say… I do not like drinks made with very strong liquor or alcohol in it. Sometimes, I do add a conservative amount of Bacardi rum to my coquito recipe that is anywhere from 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup, not more than that. Depending who I am serving this to, I may add 1 cup of rum, but for me, it is a bit strong for my taste. My coquito version of adding 3/4 cup has a noticeable amount of rum hint to it, without being too strong or overpowering. Some of my guests enjoy the taste of rum. I will make a separate batch and add 1 1/2 cups and to them it is perfect blend and rum taste.
If anyone wants more rum in their drink that I made, they can add more to their discretion. Some like to add Bacardi 151% rum, others (like me) use the Bacardi 40% to make coquito.
If you do not want any liquor in the coquito, you can omit it altogether. Eliminating the rum is great to share with minors, pregnant women and those who do not want alcohol in their drink. There is also another alternative to have rum flavored coquito by adding 1 teaspoon of rum extract and adding more, after you taste test it to your liking. Don’t go over 2 tablespoon. That amount I consider extreme that is catered only for adults.
This is an entertaining video, which uses I must say a unique recipe demonstration technique! Check it out, I’m sure it will put a smile on your face for one reason or another! Jenny Kelley says, learn how to make Coquito, the Puerto Rican EGGNOG, from Jenny Kelley, the most interesting woman in the world. HAVE A FLAVORFUL DAY, my friends! Her recipe consists of: 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk 2 egg yolks, beaten 1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup of white rum (or water or coconut milk) … ok I add 1 1/2 cups of rum 🙂 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In the bottom of a double boiler (or in a large pot, boil and simmer 2-3 inches of water deep and place a metal bowl larger than the pot CAREFULLY on top), bring 2 – 3 inches of water deep to a boil (high heat) then lower to a simmer (medium or medium low). To the top of a double boiler (or bowl), add evaporated milk and slowly pour and whisk in egg yolks. Continuously whisk or stir with spoon (seriously do not stop stirring and make sure to scrap sides and bottom often) until the mixture reaches 160 °F (71 °C) and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 12 – 15 minutes, it takes about 13 minutes for me). Turn heat off and pour mixture into blender. Add cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum (or water), cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla into blender with mixture. Blend for about 30 seconds or until ingredients are smooth and combined. Pour into glass bottles (empty screw on wine, tequila, vodka, water bottles with a good lid that seals). Chill overnight. Pour into small (shot) glasses and …
A basic recipe demonstration, although not very entertaining as it’s more of production from allrecipes.com. They say watch how to put a tropical twist on that holiday favorite, eggnog, by making a coquito. Cream of coconut (or coconut milk if you like a less sweet drink) gives the creamy beverage its taste of the tropics. Make a kid-friendly version by omitting the rum.
Don’t have time to make Coquito yourself? Here’s an option … Coquito is a coconut cream rum beverage traditionally associated with the Christmas holidays in Puerto Rico. The tradition of making and drinking Coquito according to the family recipe has been around since my Abuelita’s Abuelita’s Abuelita and we take the coconut-infused beverage and its preparation quite seriously. Puerto Rico is a small island filled with pride, culture and tradition with Coquito being one of its treasured cultural stamps. It is usually served in shot glasses or small cups and is usually sprinkled with grated nutmeg or cinnamon. Although there’s not much documented on the history of the drink, what we can tell you is that our family has had a special recipe before we can even remember. There are numerous variations of the recipe but in honor of my Abuelita, “Coquito Puerto Rico®” has made it possible for everyone to enjoy all year round. We have done the blending, all you have to do is chill it, serve it and think warm, tropical thoughts. ¡Salud! Contact: 845-699-4312 for orders.
A slide show recipe demonstration… I think a video is easier to make, but this gets the job done. How to make Coquito. Which is an eggnog-like alcoholic beverage traditionally served in Puerto Rico. It is made with egg yolks, rum, coconut milk, coconut cream, sweet condensed milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The drink is commonly associated with the Christmas holidays, where it is traditionally served along with other holiday food
A basic coquito recipe demonstration, but lacks in presentation. When I think Coquito I think ‘festive occasion’ so express it with your preparation! Have fun with it!
Not much recipe here, but has some entertainment value with the photos! Rivera – Chevere – Hernandez Family in Chicago’s Englewood Neighborhood. Sorry, secret recipe.
This is definitely another interesting recipe. It’s good to see how fix coquito in different ways. Not traditional, but I guess if it fits your taste, why not?! For his recipe he says … Yes you may use a blender but he chose vodka because its what I wanted to choose. Like I mention in the video, most people add rum. Personaly, I do not enjoy the taste of rum, so I chose vodka. Add what YOU like and will enjoy. Afterall, its your drink, your kitchen and your ingridients… so do as you please =) Ok, today I was feeling a bit adventurous, so decided to make coquito and share an instruction video with you guys. What is coquito?? Coquito is a Puerto Rican drink made during the holidays. It is very common in the Latin community. Recipes for coquito may vary from family to family. This is a very easy one and not to mention delicious! Great to serve after having dinner or while spending some time with the family. It will also make an excellent gift. Bottle it up, decorate the bottle a bit and tadaaaa, you have a unique, inexpencibe and delish gift. Hope you enjoy this video and stay tuned for more! xoxo G
Coquito recipe 1/2 liter water 15 oz cream of coconut 12 oz evaporated milk 14 oz condensed milk 4 egg yolks 2 – 3 cinnamon sticks 1 liter white rum Boil the cinnamon sticks in the water. Take the sticks out when the water is yellow and has the smell and taste of cinnamon. Add the evaporated milk, condensed milk and egg yolks and cook at low temperature. While it’s cooking stir to avoid it sticking to the bottom of the pot. When it is boiling for a few minutes, add the cream of coconut and rum. Stir well and take off the burner. Let it cool and it will be ready. Keep it in the refrigerator and it will last for a very long time.
Good basics covered, but she adds an interesting secret ingredient which some don’t think needs to be added. What do you think?
One of the differences between eggnog and Coquito is that Coquito recipes basically makes eggs optional. It’s totally depends on the persons preference and whether they inlcude them in their recipe. Below is a great recipe that doesn’t require eggs, so if you prefer the eggless route you might want to take a crack at it!
Ingredients:
2 15-ounce cans cream of coconut
2 14-ounce cans condensed milk
6 ounces white rum (use less if you like)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon coconut (or vanilla) extract
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients in a blender.
2. Refrigerate for about an hour before serving. Serve cold.
Serves: About 36 ounces.
More info at: About.com/
People who visit Puerto Rico during the holidays are bound to get introduced to Coquito during their stay. Here is a Coquito recipe one person picked up while visiting Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rican Egg Nog Ingredients
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white rum, or to taste
1 cup water
3 cinnamon sticks
4 egg yolks, well beaten
ground cinnamon for garnish
Preparation
Combine all of the milks and the rum in a blender or a food processor. Set aside. Boil the water with the cinnamon sticks. Cool to room temperature. Discard the cinnamon sticks.
Combine all of the ingredients except the ground cinnamon and beat well in a blender or food processor in batches. Pour the eggnog into glass bottles and refrigerate until ready to use. To serve, transfer the eggnog to a punch bowl and sprinkle the cinnamon on top.
More info at: Aaron’s EggNog Land
Hey, they had the 10th Annual Coquito Tasting competition this past Saturday in New York. Held in Spanish Harlem the public was invited to vote on samples from different locations in the neighborhood. A great holiday recipe deserves some good competition, and with so many variations it’s something for people to look forward to each year.
One of ingredients that differentiates Coquito from traditional eggnog is the addition of coconut cream milk. Now this is another ingredient that can differ for various Coquito recipes. Instead of coconut cream milk some recipes might call for natural coconut milk, or cream of coconut.
Some people tend to use fresh coconut milk instead of canned. In preparing Coquito the coconut milk is simmered with evaporated milk and other ingredients as as desired or if a recipe calls for them specifically. The coconut milk is then strained, cooled, and is then combined with the rest of ingredients.
Another alternative is using Cream of coconut which is essentially coconut cream that has been sweetened.
This is just the basic process gathered from reading different Coquito recipes, so follow the procedures outlined in the recipe you are following specifically. Personal preference for coconut tends to vary among people so some may vary the amount of coconut milk if you’re preparing it for someone who likes either a little or a lot of coconut flavoring.
