Let's Make Puerto Rican Coquito (Coconut and Rum Cocktail)!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ค. 2024
- Tis' the season to get nutty!!
Let me show you the different ways I make this Puerto Rican holiday drink! My Coquito is spiced, boozy, and easy to make. Choose from virgin, vegan, vegan-virgin, quick, old-school, or semi-old-school. Make yours with fresh coconut milk or get help from canned milks.
Alcoholic Coquito will keep in the fridge for up to 6 months (or longer). Make sure you keep it properly chilled when you're not enjoying it.
Virgin Coquito must be consumed within 7-10 days, but doesn't need to be cured for 2 days before enjoying it.
Full Recipe Here:
senseandedibility.com/coquito...
For the Spiced Tea
1 cup filtered water or coconut water
3 cinnamon sticks
2 star anise
1 vanilla bean split
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice berries
For the Coquito
13.5 ounce can coconut milk (or 3 cups fresh coconut milk)
15 ounce can cream of coconut (not coconut cream)
14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, optional
pinch kosher salt optional
3/4 cup gold rum
3/4 cup spiced Rum
1 cup white rum
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 sticks cinnamon (optional, used for bottling)
Optional Eggnog Version
4 large very fresh egg yolks
VEGAN Version:
Omit the sweetened condensed milk and replace it with sweetened condensed coconut milk.
VIRGIN Coquito:
Replace the rums with coconut milk or 1 cup of coconut water and 1 1/2 cups of coconut milk.
OLD-SCHOOL Coquito (Pitorro):
6 cups freshly pressed coconut milk
1 1/2 cups 151 rum
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TEA-LESS Coquito:
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (in addition to the cinnamon added to the coquito)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (in addition to the vanilla extract added to the coquito)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
pinch of ground allspice
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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!
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!
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 ❤❤❤❤❤😊
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.
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 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
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!
Great video. Thanks for making it. I’m going to try this soon.
Enjoy it!!
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!
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
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!
@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 clearly have no Puerto Rican friends, that looks yummy!!
Well, that needs to change.
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/
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!
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 😍
Thank you for sharing this video
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
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!
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.
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/
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!!
Gracias hermana! Tryin out your recipe as we speak! 💪🏾🇵🇷
Enjoy it Familia!
Oh it’s so good. Now that’s delicious
It really is!
Love your style ❤
Thank you so much!
Love it.
Thank you!!
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!
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.
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.
Thanks for sharing 😊
It's my pleasure! Thanks for watching!
This video is much needed and I'm so happy that eggs are not REQUIRED 😊
It's such a FIERCE debate, LOL! Meanwhile, I'm over here all, "Can we add a leeeeeetle more rum?!?" I'm so glad you find it helpful.
Alright I'm trying this!
DO IT! DO IT! DO 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!!
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
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.
@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.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for supporting my little business.
That was awesome!!!
Me encanta 🥰 ❤
Yo tambíen, LOL!!!
Aersome Coquito recipe❤😀🎉
Thank you!
also, thank you for the FAQs!
It's my pleasure! I hope it helps.
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.
Great video, Marta. 🖤 Just subscribed!
Thanks Booskie!!
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.
Yasssss 😍
You see me over here dancing Salsa?!?LOL!!!
I know yours is gonna be delicioso and it'll rock!
Absolutely!!
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.
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!!
YUM..WEPA..Begins...😍🥰
Esooooo!!!! Hay party!!!!
😍🥰❤
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
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.
Authentic, I like you…subscribed 🥰
Thank you so much!
You can make me some any old time! ;)
You know I will, too, Boo!
I like your style.I almost went a got a ring when you said 151😂😂😂😂
LOL!!
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.
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!
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.
How to get that lovely T shirt?
Lol she said “I’m a fan of brown” 😂
Brown is beautiful! LOL!
Thanks for showing us the beautiful fawns! That's not in PR, is it?
No, sadly we're all the way in Texas now.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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 💕
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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. 👍
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.
Can I leave it out, or do I have to keep it in the fridge.
You definitely have to keep it refrigerated, Alia. If you're making it WITH alcohol, it will keep for up to 6 months in the fridge. WithOUT alcohol, it's good for up to 10 days.
@@SenseandEdibility ok thanks so much.
Grate recipe. One note you shouldn't add raw eggs to the blender. The egg yolks should be whisking with sugar and then temp with hot milk or coconut milk. Then you cook everything until it's thick. This gives more flavor, body, and keeps it from separating.
You don't need to go that extra step. The alcohol in the coquito cures the eggs so you don't need to do any tempering. When I've added eggs, I've never had an issue with the coquito separating. But, if it works for you, I'm happy to hear that.
Are there any measurements for the ingredients?
In the description
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 thick texture?
If you want a thicker texture, you can decrease the amount of spice tea or rum you add. You can also add a cup of vanilla ice cream, but that's a bit much for me. Lastly, you can add 4 very fresh egg yolks to the blender after you add the rums. Some people say that turns it into ponche, but who cares?
No ginger in the tea?
I don't add it, but you can.
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You don’t use evaporated milk?
Not when I'm making it with fresh coconut milk, no. I mean, even when I make it with canned coconut milk, I try to avoid using it. If you think about it, canned evaporated coconut milk is a better option than evaporated cow's milk because it adds more coconut flavor to the coquito.
@@SenseandEdibility I just made it! And I’m so happy with how it came out!!!! Trying to patiently let it cool. So hard!
@@catherinefondeur1948 I'm so glad you like it, Catherine!
What brands rum are you using?
I’m using Bacardí because it’s the only brand I can get all three varieties of. You can use Don Q or whichever your favorite rum brand is, though.
@@SenseandEdibility Thank you
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.
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On your bio it calls for I can of coconut milk. On your blog post it calls for 2 cans?
6:20 hey if the bacteria is drunk then it's a party
I'm just saying! Ha ha!
@@SenseandEdibility 😄😄😄
I love this recipe. I noticed that there was no evaporated milk in this recipe. Does coquito need evaporated milk? Because I just went shopping to make some and I'm not going back to the the supermarket 🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣 I don't add evaporated milk to my coquito because I think it waters down the coconut flavor. Instead I use all coconut milk (whether fresh or canned). If we gon' do coquito, gimme ALL the coconut!
@@SenseandEdibility ok thank you. 🤣🤣 those supermarket trips be hell sis 🤣🤣 I think that it waters it down as well, but every recipe I've seen called for evaporated milk. Now I'm glad that it doesn't affect the coquito.
An you add pineapple to this.
Yes, but then that would make it a Piña Colada muddied with spices. Here's an authentic Piña Colada recipe instead: senseandedibility.com/pina-coladas/
I'm a clove hater.... Would this recipe still be good without the clove in there?
Yes, it will, but you would never taste them if you added them.
@@SenseandEdibility thanks!!!
If it lives itll be drunk!🥴 🤣
Drunk bacteria are the best!
I don’t put gloves on my
Why would I need to if I'm serving it to my family? That's a waste of gloves.