Eggs were used back in the day en las montanas for consistency. Once evaporated milk was accessible the eggs were no longer used. I too make the tea, that is original and yes with Pitorro is the Real Deal. I use PR RUM, preferably Palo Viejo and Don Q. Felicidades. 🇵🇷
I’m not a drinker and lactose intolerant but I have used this in French toast for Christmas morning breakfast and in bread pudding especially after soaking raisins in the rum beforehand ❤
I came across your channel yesterday and watched you make the Pork Shoulder with Chicharron. I laughed all the way through it till the end! You are Hilarious! The Pork Roast is going on my table very soon! I loved the Rice and Pigeon Peas recipe as well. Now this Coquito..Oh my goodness! 😋😇 I love your channel! Your layed back, subtle wise cracking personality make my day!! You act like a Nyr! Hahaha 😄 😆 I love them too, they have a quick wit and are hilarious like you! I enjoy that straight up, straight forward, down to earth, Honesty! I'm hooked! You are one of my favorite TH-camr's!!! Rachel cooks wirh Love is another one. She is Amazing too. I love her videos as well. I'm a Native Floridian from South FL, born in PBC, then moved BrowardCounty/Ft. Lauderdale,. I now live in in Citrus County, W. Central FL . I miss the Latin food, but we are growing. God Willing, we get some great Latin cooks like you up here soon! 😋 🙏 Your food is amazing! I'm happy I saw your channel! God bless. 🕊 Feliz Navidad y Próspero año nuevo. 🕊🙏🥰🌲
I’m also a native Floridian, born here in Palm Beach County too! I’m looking to move to central or northern Florida since it’s cheaper, so it’s good to know I should avoid Citrus county 😂 I don’t think I could live without my Hispanic stores, people, etc.
Girl, you just made my life! Forget the day! I'm a mail carrier, and one of my customers, love her to pieces, is Puerto Rican. She made me some for Christmas. OMG! I told her and her brother I would pay them every month. I know the secret now, thank you, beautiful 😍
I also had a friend who made it and a co worker who made me a bottle of the boozy version when i used to drink and trust me i got the flush after the first drink i was on fuego!
You are always the best. That tea idea is dope. I was in the countryside of Puerto Rico for Christmas once. The tradition is the ladies go singing in the village door to door. The lady of the house invites them in and serves them little glasses of coqui to then they go on their way singing to the next house. Best coquito I ever had. I had a lot of and I was underage 😂
I AM A PUERTO RICAN MAN IN NYC, AND I LOVE AND TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY APPRECIATE HOW ARTICULATE YOU ARE AND PRESENT YOURSELF. WELL DONE MAMA, WELL DONE. SO ENAMORED WITH YOU AND YOUR CHANNEL AND QUALITY OF PRESENTATION AND YOUR COMPLETE AND TOTAL GRASP OF THE SUBJECTS YOU PRESENT. CHEERS FROM UNE ANGELITO. X0
I totally understand and your comment is the reason why I started my site. It's important to me that everyone has a link to their culture. Thanks for watching!
Oye, Loving the use of the subtitles Marta!!! Especially loved the slow introduction of ingredients. Great pacing and transitions. Okay I now want more TH-cam content from you Chef!
Damn girl!!!! You’re write. This is boogie. I’m a 72 year old Puerto Rican from Brooklyn. This is the best I’ve had. Couldn’t wait the 48 hours. 48 minutes was more like it..
You were my guest of honor at Thanksgiving yesterday and didn't even know it!! Between this Coquito and your cranberry sauce, you were EVERYONES favorite guest 😅 Thank you so much for the recipe!!
I made a batch of Coquitlam today. I wish I came across this video before I made it. I will make the next one following your recipe. Thanks for sharing. Also wanted to tell you are very funny. Love your videos. Now I'm going to see if you have a recipe for arrow con dulcet. Getting ready for Christmas. I already have the pernil marinating, following your recipe.
Oh! We used to live in Harker Heights! I have a recipe for arroz con dulce on my site, (senseandedibility.com/arroz-con-dulce/) But no video yet. Hopefully, I'll get one up in 2024@@haydeesheen6246
This was an awesome video. Your energy is wonderful. I'm from Loiza and I enjoy keeping tradition alive. Thank you for this video. Keep up the great work!
Watching this while I'm sick in bed recovering from the flu and I just want to say, I love you energy and your vibe! I checked out your website and saved it to my favorites. I know what I'm going to drink the minute I feel better again... your Coquito! Never tried this before but you make it sound like heaven 🤗 thank you for the video!
I love this lady .. she is to the point. No long winded videos.. she gets right in to it.. and is hilarious. 😂 No moonshine, she not going to jail! Love it 😍 I just subscribed today to your channel.. keep up the great work.
Cant wait to make this! My ocd getting to me tho lol. The recipe seems to say you use a sieve and tea towel when bottling but didnt see it in the video. This a 100% necessary step? Store was closed n didnt have the tea ingredients so making this for NYE unless you think theres enough time between now and 6pm tonight. Right out the blender? Lol
I show it in the full recipe here: senseandedibility.com/coquito-cinnamon-coconut-rum-cocktail/. This is a step that I recommend as it strains any clumps of coconut fat that might have developed during the process. If you don't do it, you're likely to have some fat in the coquito which will cause it to be thicker after curing. You can drink it right from the blender, but it will taste more of alcohol than if you let it cure.
Tweaked my recipe to follow yours. While the flavor itself is very similar, this recipe is definitely an exact science (no eggs/fighting here but my Ita would not approve, (“¡Salte! Que si tu no le echas huevos no es coquito!” 🐸🇵🇷🍹) but she’d still drink it 😝! So, I particularly want to THANK YOU for your clean, educational, and non-judgemental instructional video! And WEPA! Cuidate mucho! Que Dios la Bendigas!! 🤍✨🙏🏽
Love me some Coquito🥰. I have actually poured Coquito into a sheet of freshly baked sponge cake, sort of a “tres leches” cake and omg sooooo delicious. I am so glad I found your channel even though I am not Puertorriqueña (I am Peruvian) I’ve been binge watching your videos and enjoy learning about your style of cooking and your wonderful tips and hacks ❤️ thank you!
@@SenseandEdibility What a major difference and it tones the boozy flavor down but still gives you a nice feeling ;) I’m so glad I waited . Now I have two air tight half gallon containers to serve for the holidays! Also, thank you for showing the different versions including vegan.
@Tarence Jones for some reason I can't find your comment here (I received a notification, though). You don't HAVE to let it cure for 2-3 days, but it will taste boozier if you don't.
Me gusta la proporción en los líquidos en la segunda parte, aunque prefiero variar la mitad de la leche condensada por "heavy cream" para disimular un poco el sabor intenso de la leche condensada. El te, o caldo de especias no lo había pensado con agua de coco, aunque si pensaba que se podía añadir a la otra parte del proceso. Eso si cambiaría el anís estrellado por semillas de anis.
My friend Margarita gave me my first Coquito this past Christmas omg so good I’m so hooked I will make your recipe for this holiday season , though I’m tempted to make it now than k you ❤❤❤❤❤😊
U took me back to my youth when I would get coquito around Xmas. I’m gonna try this myself and turn others onto this treat. Your channel is lovely. Subscribing now. 🌈🫶🏾🇵🇷
If you don't like coconuts, please try this drink anyway. I HAAATE coconuts, but you better believe I'm the first person in line to get my glass of coquito at every Christmas season party at my boyfriend's parents' house. I look forward to making it with them every year and try to gift as many bottles as possible to my friends and family. I haven't had a single complaint from anyone I've gifted a bottle to, and they always remember to ask me for another bottle the following year without me even mentioning it. Coquito is love and joy in a bottle ❤️🍾
Thank you, thank you, Thank You Marta!! I’ve been waiting on this since I saw that Coquito cheesecake! I’ve wanted to up my coquito game to try my hand at the cheesecake. This will do it!! Sorry for all the exclamation points, but you know how serious & exciting this is! I can’t thank you enough and I’m looking forward to stunting on my PR family!! Can’t wait for what we’re cooking next in the next video!
Can’t wait to try…although will omit the spiced rum, & anisette ..not trying to encourage that licorice flavor…not a fan…w/ eggs it’s punch or egg nog…the one thing that surprised me is thought evaporated milk went in it. I always buying it from someone- can’t wait to try this! It’s on this week!
The star anise doesn't encourage a licorice flavor like anisette (the liquor) would. You don't taste it on its own at all, but you can most certainly omit it if you want to. I don't add evaporated milk like most people to because it dilutes the flavor of the coconut which is what I'm here for. Enjoy it!
This video has encouraged me to try your method. I love the idea of making the tea with the aromatic spices-genious. I truly wish I had my vlogging game together because I'm sure you'd love watching a novice trying to get this drink done Right! I intend on adding egg yolk as I know my family loves egg nog and they look forward to a creamier drink in coquito. Anyways, again thank you and I hope to at the very least post my results. Happy Thanksgiving Felicidades
@SenseandEdibility the coquito came out DELICIOUS. Endless sipping around the clock for the whole family. 😳 Some of us literally wanted some with breakfast. Lol
@@obdrumguard Lemme tell you a secret: coquito in your morning cup of coffee not only tastes delicious and makes for a very exciting morning, LOL! I'm so glad you like it!
SO happy I found this! Mis abuelitas passed before I was old enough to ask them how to make it. 💜 Recommendations on the brands of rum that work best together? Also--loving the play on Jane Austen!! 💜🇵🇷
Thank you!! I love it when people "get" the name!😉 I have no brand loyalty when it comes to from but I do try to keep it all in the same brand. I usually prefer Don Q in my cocktails since it's a PR rum, but their spiced rum is pretty pricey because it's aged (and I can't always find it anyway). So, I use Bacardí. You can use your favorite rum. Try to keep it as close to PR rum as you can just to honor our people.
@@SenseandEdibility I mean, I live in South FL so I "could" be extra and fly down for a Don Q stock up.... 😎😂 Thank you again for the advice! I just looked at your blog post and I'm going to give it a try with the tea. My dad got lazy and started just mixing eggnog and rum but it wasn't the same. Sadly a lot of the good stuff (recipes & secrets) disappeared with the abuelitas so I'm glad I found your channel so I can finally make the things I ate growing up. 💜 I look forward to seeing more!!
@@aliciasb9182 That means a lot to me. I'm hoping my little space in the world can connect people with their cultures or childhood memories, so thank you for saying that.
I’ve seen so so many recipes but man yours is super complex so it’s probably even more delicious. Don’t think it’ll be my to go recipe for gifts as it’s more expensive hehe but man can I buy a bottle from you once?
If you strain it a couple of times through a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth it will reduce the clumping. But there is coconut fat in there so there may be some clumps of fat that remain. Don’t forget to add cinnamon sticks back into the bottles after straining.
Can you share the brands of coconut milk and condensed milk you would recommend? Looking forward to trying this recipe as a surprise for my man (we’re Mexican) 😊
I use Coco Lopez or Thai Kitchens Premium coconut milks if I don't have any fresh coconut milk on hand. I also use Eagle or Carnation condensed milks, but store brands also work.
I make coquito every year for the holidays. I usually make it two days before we drink it and refrigerate it to stay cold but that makes it chunky. I also have a problem with it having a-lot of foam(bubbles) floating in the top. Any tips on how to fix this problem?
I actually address those issues in the post (it's too much to write here). Please check it out: senseandedibility.com/coquito-cinnamon-coconut-rum-cocktail/
I don't use evaporated milk because it dilutes the flavors of the coconut, which is what I want to taste in my coquito. Canned coconut milk is nothing but evaporated coconut milk which serves the same purpose, but gives your coquito better flavor.
Hi, my job is having a baking contest next week and I plan to win the contest with your Coquito Tres Leche cake recipe. I'll be making the coquito virgin. Other than not adding the rum; is there anything else I should do? I also want to say your videos are awesome! Que Viva Puerto Rico!!
Hola chica... happy Saturday. Noticed that your receipe calls for 2 cans of coconut milk and no evaporated milk at all, where all other receipes call for 2 cans of evaporated milk and 1 can of coconut milk. Why no evaporated milk?
I’m a fan of very coconutty coquito and feel as though evaporated milk just dilutes the coconut flavor. If you want less coconut flavor you can totally replace the coconut milk with evaporated, though.
I address that in the video, but you can strain the the coquito before serving it. The fact is that the cream of coconut is nothing but the fat of the coconut meat, so you're going to have it incorporated into the coquito. Straining it through cheesecloth after curing it will help eliminate some of that.
I love Coquito, but I don't drink any alcohol. Can I sub rum flavoring? BTW...you look great with or without makeup!! Abrazos!...OK...you just mentioned virgin coquito. I'll find it on your website.
Absolutely. The recipe on the site tells you how to substitute if you don't have the bean. Just add it to the coquito with the rums instead of adding it to the tea.
When I make coquito, I think a little egg makes it thick and creamier. I use 1 tablespoon powdered egg. It calms people down about having egg in it. I also add just a pinch of salt. But using tea and real vanilla bean-I gotta try that!
Eggs definitely make it thicker, and as soon as you add it, in its natural state or in powder form, it becomes ponche, which really doesn't matter, but is important to tell people in case they have an eg allergy. I think you'll love it with the tea and vanilla bean.
Hi Marta. Quick question. If I make your homemade coconut milk with the spice tea added like you show in the other video, would I make an additional spice tea blend for the coquito? I’m excited to try this.
Hi Vivian, I add the spice tea to both, yes. If you prefer a lighter spice flavor you can omit it from the coconut milk and just make it plain. I had a glass tonight (after letting it cure for 2 days) and when I tell you it's so smooth and unassuming!!🤣😂🤪
Yes, I think it is overkill. Unless you're infusing the rum for weeks, it won't give what you're waiting for it to give. Distilling coconut in rum is a more detailed process, which gives the results I think you're wanting. @@KelvynGoveo
Finally, found someone who knows how to make authentic coquito. Hardly no one else uses tea.
It's such a great way to add flavor without mucking up the color!
Eggs were used back in the day en las montanas for consistency. Once evaporated milk was accessible the eggs were no longer used. I too make the tea, that is original and yes with Pitorro is the Real Deal. I use PR RUM, preferably Palo Viejo and Don Q. Felicidades. 🇵🇷
I WISH I could find Don Q or even an artisanal rum from las montañas.
I’m not a drinker and lactose intolerant but I have used this in French toast for Christmas morning breakfast and in bread pudding especially after soaking raisins in the rum beforehand ❤
I would totally do the dairy-free version if I were you (coconut milk x 2 cans and sweetened condensed coconut milk).
And I also do a coquito bread pudding! senseandedibility.com/coquito-bread-pudding-budin-de-coquito/
I came across your channel yesterday and watched you make the Pork Shoulder with Chicharron.
I laughed all the way through it till the end!
You are Hilarious!
The Pork Roast is going on my table very soon!
I loved the Rice and Pigeon Peas recipe as well.
Now this Coquito..Oh my goodness! 😋😇
I love your channel!
Your layed back, subtle wise cracking personality make my day!!
You act like a Nyr! Hahaha 😄 😆
I love them too, they have a quick wit and are hilarious like you!
I enjoy that straight up, straight forward, down to earth, Honesty!
I'm hooked!
You are one of my favorite TH-camr's!!!
Rachel cooks wirh Love is another one.
She is Amazing too.
I love her videos as well.
I'm a Native Floridian from South FL, born in PBC, then moved BrowardCounty/Ft. Lauderdale,.
I now live in in Citrus County, W. Central FL .
I miss the Latin food, but we are growing.
God Willing, we get some great Latin cooks like you up here soon!
😋
🙏
Your food is amazing!
I'm happy I saw your channel!
God bless. 🕊
Feliz Navidad y Próspero año nuevo. 🕊🙏🥰🌲
I'm happy to know you like my channel. Thanks so much for watching and happy holidays!
I’m also a native Floridian, born here in Palm Beach County too! I’m looking to move to central or northern Florida since it’s cheaper, so it’s good to know I should avoid Citrus county 😂
I don’t think I could live without my Hispanic stores, people, etc.
Girl, you just made my life! Forget the day! I'm a mail carrier, and one of my customers, love her to pieces, is Puerto Rican. She made me some for Christmas. OMG! I told her and her brother I would pay them every month. I know the secret now, thank you, beautiful 😍
Yessssss!! Now you can make it whenever you want to! Enjoy! I'm so glad you found it.
Omg my mothers neighbor is puerto rican she made her some and I SAID THE SAME THING. I WILL PAY HER! I WILL MAKE HER AN ENTREPRENEUR! DO YA HEAR ME.
I also had a friend who made it and a co worker who made me a bottle of the boozy version when i used to drink and trust me i got the flush after the first drink i was on fuego!
You are always the best. That tea idea is dope. I was in the countryside of Puerto Rico for Christmas once. The tradition is the ladies go singing in the village door to door. The lady of the house invites them in and serves them little glasses of coqui to then they go on their way singing to the next house. Best coquito I ever had. I had a lot of and I was underage 😂
Yes!! Parrandas (basically carolers) are the best part of Christmas is PR!
Really like the idea of the spice tea. I know sometimes especially towards the end of the bottle it can get gritty.
Right?!? It gets gross and sludgy.
I AM A PUERTO RICAN MAN IN NYC, AND I LOVE AND TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY APPRECIATE HOW ARTICULATE YOU ARE AND PRESENT YOURSELF. WELL DONE MAMA, WELL DONE. SO ENAMORED WITH YOU AND YOUR CHANNEL AND QUALITY OF PRESENTATION AND YOUR COMPLETE AND TOTAL GRASP OF THE SUBJECTS YOU PRESENT. CHEERS FROM UNE ANGELITO. X0
I appreciate that Thank you so much!
I think he's in 😘
I clearly have no Puerto Rican friends, that looks yummy!!
Well, that needs to change.
I am PR and I wish I had watched my mom when I was young
Thanks so much for this channel
I totally understand and your comment is the reason why I started my site. It's important to me that everyone has a link to their culture.
Thanks for watching!
Oye, Loving the use of the subtitles Marta!!! Especially loved the slow introduction of ingredients. Great pacing and transitions. Okay I now want more TH-cam content from you Chef!
Thank you, John! Trying to do right by my differently abled viewers.
What are the measurements
Damn girl!!!! You’re write. This is boogie. I’m a 72 year old Puerto Rican from Brooklyn. This is the best I’ve had. Couldn’t wait the 48 hours. 48 minutes was more like it..
LOL!!!! That's longer than some of my family (Mami was raised in Bushwick). They'd only wait 48 seconds. LOL!!
You were my guest of honor at Thanksgiving yesterday and didn't even know it!! Between this Coquito and your cranberry sauce, you were EVERYONES favorite guest 😅 Thank you so much for the recipe!!
What a blessing. I don't take that lightly at all. It's an honor to have my recipes served at such special events. Happy holidays to you and yours.
Is the evaporated milk optional
love me some coquito. gonna make this for christmas. thanks!
Enjoy and happy holidays!
@@SenseandEdibility Happy Holidays to u as well. Came out amazing! Everyone loved it. Saving a bit for ur Coquito Cheesecake recipe 😍
I made a batch of Coquitlam today. I wish I came across this video before I made it. I will make the next one following your recipe. Thanks for sharing. Also wanted to tell you are very funny. Love your videos. Now I'm going to see if you have a recipe for arrow con dulcet. Getting ready for Christmas. I already have the pernil marinating, following your recipe.
Gosh, I hate autocorrect.
I live in Temple, TX.
Oh! We used to live in Harker Heights! I have a recipe for arroz con dulce on my site, (senseandedibility.com/arroz-con-dulce/) But no video yet. Hopefully, I'll get one up in 2024@@haydeesheen6246
This was an awesome video. Your energy is wonderful. I'm from Loiza and I enjoy keeping tradition alive. Thank you for this video. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much and thanks for watching.
Watching this while I'm sick in bed recovering from the flu and I just want to say, I love you energy and your vibe! I checked out your website and saved it to my favorites. I know what I'm going to drink the minute I feel better again... your Coquito! Never tried this before but you make it sound like heaven 🤗 thank you for the video!
Awww!!! I hope you feel better soon!
I love this lady .. she is to the point. No long winded videos.. she gets right in to it.. and is hilarious. 😂 No moonshine, she not going to jail! Love it 😍 I just subscribed today to your channel.. keep up the great work.
Thank you so much for the encouragement
Let's no hate on Pitorro!!!
Cant wait to make this! My ocd getting to me tho lol. The recipe seems to say you use a sieve and tea towel when bottling but didnt see it in the video. This a 100% necessary step? Store was closed n didnt have the tea ingredients so making this for NYE unless you think theres enough time between now and 6pm tonight. Right out the blender? Lol
I show it in the full recipe here: senseandedibility.com/coquito-cinnamon-coconut-rum-cocktail/. This is a step that I recommend as it strains any clumps of coconut fat that might have developed during the process. If you don't do it, you're likely to have some fat in the coquito which will cause it to be thicker after curing. You can drink it right from the blender, but it will taste more of alcohol than if you let it cure.
Tweaked my recipe to follow yours. While the flavor itself is very similar, this recipe is definitely an exact science (no eggs/fighting here but my Ita would not approve, (“¡Salte! Que si tu no le echas huevos no es coquito!” 🐸🇵🇷🍹) but she’d still drink it 😝! So, I particularly want to THANK YOU for your clean, educational, and non-judgemental instructional video! And WEPA! Cuidate mucho! Que Dios la Bendigas!! 🤍✨🙏🏽
Love me some Coquito🥰. I have actually poured Coquito into a sheet of freshly baked sponge cake, sort of a “tres leches” cake and omg sooooo delicious. I am so glad I found your channel even though I am not Puertorriqueña (I am Peruvian) I’ve been binge watching your videos and enjoy learning about your style of cooking and your wonderful tips and hacks ❤️ thank you!
Same! I actually have a recipe for it on my site: senseandedibility.com/coquito-tres-leches/
@8:00 I love how honest she is, subscribed thanks for the awesome recipe and the good laughs
Thanks, Darien! I appreciate you watching.
i just made this coquito and prepared your pernil recipe! ❤ saludos desde California 😊
Awesome! Thank you for the Q&A. I aged my Coquito (no egg) for 1.5 months and it tasted BETTER than just storing it for a couple of days.
Right?!? I try to tell people to age it as long as possible. The flavor is so profound when you age it!
@@SenseandEdibility What a major difference and it tones the boozy flavor down but still gives you a nice feeling ;) I’m so glad I waited . Now I have two air tight half gallon containers to serve for the holidays! Also, thank you for showing the different versions including vegan.
You can make me some any old time! ;)
You know I will, too, Boo!
8:01 Girl you’re a trip 🤣 I don’t know how I’ve never come across your videos! You got a new sub! 😎👊🏽✌🏽❤️🇵🇷
It's true though!!! LOL!!! I'm so glad you're here.
Great recipe Nena!!!!! Love the 3 rums. 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷 Egg problem solution, add 1-2 cups of eggnog to your Coquito.
Great tip!!
@Tarence Jones for some reason I can't find your comment here (I received a notification, though). You don't HAVE to let it cure for 2-3 days, but it will taste boozier if you don't.
Yes, I make my version of coquito with a lot of different rums , but pureto rican rum is the best 😊
Yes, when you live in an area where you can find Puerto Rican rums, I always recommend using that. But use what you can get.
Love ur ways/ u explain things so well. Ur sarcasm is hilarious and u cook and bake and make Coquito/ my fav Chef❤
I just had to share that this Coquito recipe is the best ever!!! We love it! Perfection! 🍹🥥❤️
Don’t make me cry!! That means so much to me. Thank you!
Well done, Marta! Im not sure of you covered this, but with the recipe what is the final yield (ie how many 750 ml were you able to fill, was it 2)?
The recipe makes 16 6-ounce servings, which you can see in the recipe card on the linked recipe post. The third bottle won't be filled completely.
Me gusta la proporción en los líquidos en la segunda parte, aunque prefiero variar la mitad de la leche condensada por "heavy cream" para disimular un poco el sabor intenso de la leche condensada. El te, o caldo de especias no lo había pensado con agua de coco, aunque si pensaba que se podía añadir a la otra parte del proceso. Eso si cambiaría el anís estrellado por semillas de anis.
Las recetas son sólo puntos de partida, así que siéntete libre de experimentar. Tus ideas suenan bien.
Loved your video, you're so thorough and funny. WEPA!!! 💯👍✌️
My friend Margarita gave me my first Coquito this past Christmas omg so good I’m so hooked I will make your recipe for this holiday season , though I’m tempted to make it now than k you ❤❤❤❤❤😊
Excellent video! I even loved hearing the drink go down your throat!!
Thanks!
Thanks so much for supporting my little business.
That was awesome!!!
U took me back to my youth when I would get coquito around Xmas. I’m gonna try this myself and turn others onto this treat. Your channel is lovely. Subscribing now. 🌈🫶🏾🇵🇷
Awww, I love that!
Just found your TH-cam and was thrilled to find d your coquito recipe, definitely gonna try it. Looks yummy!
Aersome Coquito recipe❤😀🎉
Thank you!
Oh it’s so good. Now that’s delicious
It really is!
If you don't like coconuts, please try this drink anyway. I HAAATE coconuts, but you better believe I'm the first person in line to get my glass of coquito at every Christmas season party at my boyfriend's parents' house. I look forward to making it with them every year and try to gift as many bottles as possible to my friends and family. I haven't had a single complaint from anyone I've gifted a bottle to, and they always remember to ask me for another bottle the following year without me even mentioning it. Coquito is love and joy in a bottle ❤️🍾
It really is!!
I followed your recipe omg the 💣💣💥 bomb. Thank you so much I told my three older daughters about your website and my sister's. 😊😊😉😋😋😋👏👏👏💃💃💃💃 Love it
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and sharing me!
Thank you, thank you, Thank You Marta!! I’ve been waiting on this since I saw that Coquito cheesecake! I’ve wanted to up my coquito game to try my hand at the cheesecake. This will do it!! Sorry for all the exclamation points, but you know how serious & exciting this is! I can’t thank you enough and I’m looking forward to stunting on my PR family!! Can’t wait for what we’re cooking next in the next video!
Enjoy it!! And, yes, I totally get the excitement. Happy New Year!
Alright I'm trying this!
DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!
Omg I can’t wait to do this.
Enjoy it!
Thank you for sharing this video
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
YASSSSSS HUNNY 151 GURL!!!!🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for posting. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅🏾 2022
I had to start using the lower proof stuff when I realized none of us remembered what happened the night before. LOL!! 151 is for the young folks.
Can’t wait to try…although will omit the spiced rum, & anisette ..not trying to encourage that licorice flavor…not a fan…w/ eggs it’s punch or egg nog…the one thing that surprised me is thought evaporated milk went in it.
I always buying it from someone- can’t wait to try this!
It’s on this week!
The star anise doesn't encourage a licorice flavor like anisette (the liquor) would. You don't taste it on its own at all, but you can most certainly omit it if you want to.
I don't add evaporated milk like most people to because it dilutes the flavor of the coconut which is what I'm here for. Enjoy it!
Also wanted to ask if you had a good arrow dolce recipe you could share? Thanks
Yep! Here you go: senseandedibility.com/arroz-con-dulce/
I'm loving it!! 😂
This video has encouraged me to try your method. I love the idea of making the tea with the aromatic spices-genious.
I truly wish I had my vlogging game together because I'm sure you'd love watching a novice trying to get this drink done Right!
I intend on adding egg yolk as I know my family loves egg nog and they look forward to a creamier drink in coquito.
Anyways, again thank you and I hope to at the very least post my results. Happy Thanksgiving Felicidades
It's my pleasure! Happy holidays to you and yours!
@SenseandEdibility the coquito came out DELICIOUS. Endless sipping around the clock for the whole family. 😳 Some of us literally wanted some with breakfast. Lol
@@obdrumguard Lemme tell you a secret: coquito in your morning cup of coffee not only tastes delicious and makes for a very exciting morning, LOL! I'm so glad you like it!
@@SenseandEdibility oh that makes perfect sense. Coquito definitely has a flavor profile that would compliment coffee so well
Thank you for taking your time and going through the actual steps slowly !!! I’m hooked !, can more rum be added 🤔
Love your style ❤
Thank you so much!
Gracias hermana! Tryin out your recipe as we speak! 💪🏾🇵🇷
Enjoy it Familia!
YUM..WEPA..Begins...😍🥰
Esooooo!!!! Hay party!!!!
😍🥰❤
Great video. Thanks for making it. I’m going to try this soon.
Enjoy it!!
Thanks for sharing 😊
It's my pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Very detailed and well explained video. Will be following this recipe with some tweaks/subs. Been researching and this is by far the best recipe.
I'm so glad you find it helpful! Enjoy!
I know yours is gonna be delicioso and it'll rock!
Absolutely!!
Love it.
Thank you!!
SO happy I found this! Mis abuelitas passed before I was old enough to ask them how to make it. 💜 Recommendations on the brands of rum that work best together? Also--loving the play on Jane Austen!! 💜🇵🇷
Thank you!! I love it when people "get" the name!😉
I have no brand loyalty when it comes to from but I do try to keep it all in the same brand. I usually prefer Don Q in my cocktails since it's a PR rum, but their spiced rum is pretty pricey because it's aged (and I can't always find it anyway). So, I use Bacardí.
You can use your favorite rum. Try to keep it as close to PR rum as you can just to honor our people.
@@SenseandEdibility I mean, I live in South FL so I "could" be extra and fly down for a Don Q stock up.... 😎😂 Thank you again for the advice! I just looked at your blog post and I'm going to give it a try with the tea. My dad got lazy and started just mixing eggnog and rum but it wasn't the same. Sadly a lot of the good stuff (recipes & secrets) disappeared with the abuelitas so I'm glad I found your channel so I can finally make the things I ate growing up. 💜 I look forward to seeing more!!
@@aliciasb9182 That means a lot to me. I'm hoping my little space in the world can connect people with their cultures or childhood memories, so thank you for saying that.
Man I would love to have some Coquito and sit outside in your yard! 😋🥥🦌
It’s wild kingdom over here!!
How much water do you usually use for the tea?
I use 1 cup (250ml). Don’t forget you can find the full recipe with swaps and tips here: senseandedibility.com/coquito-cinnamon-coconut-rum-cocktail
We were talking about this on a zoom work meeting just this week! Lol too bad I don't drink
I include virgin coquito in my post which is just as good! Everyone should be able to enjoy it
@@SenseandEdibility yay!
I like your style.I almost went a got a ring when you said 151😂😂😂😂
LOL!!
Me encanta 🥰 ❤
Yo tambíen, LOL!!!
Authentic, I like you…subscribed 🥰
Thank you so much!
Hello, checking in from long Island ny. When using 151 how much u recommend to add?
Yerrrrrrr! I would only add UP to 1/2 cup. You can add less, but I wouldn't go more.
@SenseandEdibility ok thanks and enjoy ya holiday 💕
I’ve seen so so many recipes but man yours is super complex so it’s probably even more delicious. Don’t think it’ll be my to go recipe for gifts as it’s more expensive hehe but man can I buy a bottle from you once?
I definitely don't sell coquito since it's illegal, but if you're looking to make it easier, just use the canned coconut milk.
Can u do a video on coquito with 151.... and mine is usually really frothy?
You would just replace the rums in this video with 151, but I really do recommend reducing the amount to just 1 1/2 cups of 151 because it is STRONG!
Hello Martha, I love your videos keep them coming! How can I make my coquito smooth so it doesn’t clog up in the bottle when I’m trying to pour it?
If you strain it a couple of times through a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth it will reduce the clumping. But there is coconut fat in there so there may be some clumps of fat that remain. Don’t forget to add cinnamon sticks back into the bottles after straining.
@ Thank you very much! I will certainly try making it this way. 👍🏼
Can you share the brands of coconut milk and condensed milk you would recommend?
Looking forward to trying this recipe as a surprise for my man (we’re Mexican) 😊
I use Coco Lopez or Thai Kitchens Premium coconut milks if I don't have any fresh coconut milk on hand. I also use Eagle or Carnation condensed milks, but store brands also work.
One other thing do you give the coco lopez a warm water bath? Seems like its solid out of the can lol
You can warm it up with the tea. Just warm the tea and whisk the cream of coconut into it
I make coquito every year for the holidays. I usually make it two days before we drink it and refrigerate it to stay cold but that makes it chunky. I also have a problem with it having a-lot of foam(bubbles) floating in the top. Any tips on how to fix this problem?
I actually address those issues in the post (it's too much to write here). Please check it out: senseandedibility.com/coquito-cinnamon-coconut-rum-cocktail/
Can u make a video with the 151?
You can just replace all the rums with 1 cup of 151.
Also, how come you don’t use evaporated milk? Just wondering cause most recipes have it
I don't use evaporated milk because it dilutes the flavors of the coconut, which is what I want to taste in my coquito. Canned coconut milk is nothing but evaporated coconut milk which serves the same purpose, but gives your coquito better flavor.
Hi, my job is having a baking contest next week and I plan to win the contest with your Coquito Tres Leche cake recipe. I'll be making the coquito virgin. Other than not adding the rum; is there anything else I should do? I also want to say your videos are awesome! Que Viva Puerto Rico!!
So sorry to reply so late! I hope everything worked out!
@@SenseandEdibility It's OK...I came in 2nd.
Great video, Marta. 🖤 Just subscribed!
Thanks Booskie!!
". . .you don't have any Puerto Rican friends and you need to change that!". . .😊
Hola chica... happy Saturday. Noticed that your receipe calls for 2 cans of coconut milk and no evaporated milk at all, where all other receipes call for 2 cans of evaporated milk and 1 can of coconut milk. Why no evaporated milk?
I’m a fan of very coconutty coquito and feel as though evaporated milk just dilutes the coconut flavor. If you want less coconut flavor you can totally replace the coconut milk with evaporated, though.
How to get that lovely T shirt?
How do you serve the coquito after it’s been cured and the coconut fat is now separated? Is there anyway (tips or hacks) to avoid this?
I address that in the video, but you can strain the the coquito before serving it. The fact is that the cream of coconut is nothing but the fat of the coconut meat, so you're going to have it incorporated into the coquito. Straining it through cheesecloth after curing it will help eliminate some of that.
I love Coquito, but I don't drink any alcohol. Can I sub rum flavoring? BTW...you look great with or without makeup!! Abrazos!...OK...you just mentioned virgin coquito. I'll find it on your website.
Thank you so much! And yes, you can add rum flavoring if you want a hint of rum, but it honestly tastes great without it, too.
No ginger in the tea?
I don't add it, but you can.
For the tea, can you use vanilla extract instead?
Absolutely. The recipe on the site tells you how to substitute if you don't have the bean. Just add it to the coquito with the rums instead of adding it to the tea.
Thank you!!
Can all spice powder be used instead of the berries?
Thanks for showing us the beautiful fawns! That's not in PR, is it?
No, sadly we're all the way in Texas now.
If it has eggs in it, it's eggnog, idc 😝. I can't wait to try this recipe!
Enjoy it, with or without your eggs, LOL!
Does the overproof rum just replace the white rum? Is it the same quantity?
I used to make it with ONLY ovenproof rum (it replaced all 3 rums). I wouldn’t do it after the age of 40, but that’s how I used to do it😂🤣
Hi, if I want a virgin coquito do i just leave the rum out or is it a different way to make it?
Nope! Make it the same way and replace the rums with more coconut milk. If you want a thinner coquito, you can use coconut water instead.
Your recipe sounds great but I need exact measurements
The exact measurements are literally in the description box below the video AND in the linked post.
When I make coquito, I think a little egg makes it thick and creamier. I use 1 tablespoon powdered egg. It calms people down about having egg in it. I also add just a pinch of salt. But using tea and real vanilla bean-I gotta try that!
Eggs definitely make it thicker, and as soon as you add it, in its natural state or in powder form, it becomes ponche, which really doesn't matter, but is important to tell people in case they have an eg allergy. I think you'll love it with the tea and vanilla bean.
Hi Marta. Quick question. If I make your homemade coconut milk with the spice tea added like you show in the other video, would I make an additional spice tea blend for the coquito? I’m excited to try this.
Hi Vivian, I add the spice tea to both, yes. If you prefer a lighter spice flavor you can omit it from the coconut milk and just make it plain. I had a glass tonight (after letting it cure for 2 days) and when I tell you it's so smooth and unassuming!!🤣😂🤪
@@SenseandEdibilityThank you. I’ll go for double spice!
@@vivianstowe4041 My GIRL!!! Do it!
I noticed that some people add vanilla extract to the blend. You don't need it for this particular recipe? 🤔
@@FoxyOne4U you can, but the vanilla bean is straight vanilla so you don’t really need it
Are there any measurements for the ingredients?
In the description
Where do I find your T-Shirt?
No evaporated milk?
Nope. I don’t like my coquito to be watered down with other flavors. The evaporated milk just dilutes the coconut flavor.
That makes sense.Is it overkill to infuse rum with actual coconuts?
Yes, I think it is overkill. Unless you're infusing the rum for weeks, it won't give what you're waiting for it to give. Distilling coconut in rum is a more detailed process, which gives the results I think you're wanting.
@@KelvynGoveo
On your bio it calls for I can of coconut milk. On your blog post it calls for 2 cans?
Do u also add carnation milk with coconut milk?
If you mean evaporated milk, no. I don’t add it because I prefer the coquito to have a strong coconut flavor.
@@SenseandEdibility ok. 👍
Lol she said “I’m a fan of brown” 😂
Brown is beautiful! LOL!
How many bottles can you make with this batch?
It makes about 2 1/8 750 ml bottles