How to make Puerto Rican Coquito With Real Coconuts

[@farahjoseph]

I'm Haitian and we make this too. Ours is call " Kremas" we add rum in ours too. Haitian rum. It's crazy how all the islands do similar things but have different names for them. I love my island ppl!

[@waynejarrels5684]

💯💯💯

[@damarisfigueroa750]

Farah Joseph. WE LOVE YOU TOO. TO ME CUBAN HAITIAN OR DOMINICAN WE FAMILY ISLAND COUSINS...HAWAI TOO...LOVE YOU ALL.

[@lindacoleson7483]

Yes and I'm jamaican we call ours rum punch💃

[@TheBostonranger1]

That is so cool

[@carlosc1022]

I Need to try Haitian beer, heard good shit about it

[@carmenmachado2026]

Hi! So far so good. At our house my grandma used a cheesecloth to get the milk because it’s thinner & absorbs less of the milk than a towel. She’d also use some of the coconut water to make a spiced tea & 151 Rum. She also never wasted good coconut pulp. She’d either use it to make a coconut Candy, or toast it with cinnamon sugar & use it in oatmeal or as a topping for ice cream or on arroz con dulce or coconut limber. I’m so happy you took the time to make this & show that our Traditional Coquito does contain eggs. Merry Christmas! Salud!

[@GetHers979]

Im dont understand why raw egg is used.🙃😬

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

Exactly what my mother did! When he was throwing away the pulp I was screaming at my IPad! Don’t throw that away! 😂

[@jenniferskitchen7366]

My Grandmother did it the old fashioned way like this with real coconuts. Good to see the tradition continue.

[@namaste1815]

Went to Puerto Rico this summer and was told Cuquito does not contain eggs. With eggs it would be considered Ponche. Love your Bacalaito recipe

[@disabled_llc]

YOU KEPT IT REAL..............MY WIFE LOVED YOU KEPT WASHING UR HANDS......NICE JOB

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Luis Quinones Thank you . I love her for watching. And yes you gotta keep it clean.. Thank you so much for watching.

[@carmenmillan7486]

Luv your recipe, my mom who is 82 yrs young uses egg yolks in her coquito. The only difference is that once the eggs were added to the liquid she would temper the mix on the stove till it reached a temperature that was warm, it took about 15 minutes, till it was creamy on top, and never let it boil. You want the egg yolks to cook so they are not raw in the mix. Mixing consistently though out the process. Once this was done and the liquid is cooled then she would add the alcohol and bottle the mix. Mom sold her coquito all over Brooklyn. 😀👍

[@bklyntigresa9053]

Good recipe I like it, My mom showed me how to make coquito from scratch. The recipe came from her mom. There are different recipes for all. Egg yolks are not always used since they are raw and not everyone can tolerate it. I do not use cinnamon for me it takes away from the coconut taste. yet, if someone likes it I sprinkle it on their drink. As for the rest of the coconut you can use it in arroz dulce or make dulce de coco. You add brown sugar and cook it. Also my mom took some of it and sprinkIed some on the coquito for those who like it. I love Christmas. Que viva Puerto Rico Feliz Navidad.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

How are you ? Im glad you enjoyed the video. Yes some people like it with eggs and others without. Thank you for sharing your ideas as well. I love you for following!

[@MoniFTW]

no don't throw that out coconut pulp!! put it on a cookie sheet and dry it out on the lowest setting in your stove.. then pop it in a food processor for fresh coconut flour!

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Monica Rodriguez I cant with you.. OMG what a great idea. I love it.. Thank you.. I love you for following us.. Thank You

[@TuckerSP2011]

+The Freakin Rican Restaurant I was going to say the same thing!

[@MoniFTW]

When you have to pay 12 bucks for an ingredient that's easy to make, you'll feel the same way my child.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Monica Rodriguez lol, I love you Monica. I actually saved it and have it in the freezer. Just havent had time to do something with it. It will be a surprise. I'll keep you posted!

[@gl0rdita]

Heck yeah. Coconut flour is expensive

[@sallunetta7333]

This looks like the Best version ever of this drink. I'm so glad u use raw Eggs and Real coconut. Looks Delicious!!💯💯💯. Great job👌👍

[@PleiadesPleiades]

I just wanted to thank you. My mom pass away this October and I never took the time to learn all of wonderful recipes. So I would like to thank you for showing me how to make them. Thank you, you are great.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

My condolences. What a wonderful way to honor your mother by learning to cook our food.

[@mustangmarie1294]

Now this is real organic Coquito the Natural way the better 👍🍹

[@kandimegahan7844]

I came looking for a "fresh", no cans version. Most use 3 cans of different milk. So glad I found this.

[@miriamperez26]

Thanks for sharing this recipe. My mother use to grate fresh coconuts, too and added eggs to her coquito recipe. I notice a lot of recipes on TH-cam don't add eggs and only use can milk. This brings back so many beautiful memories of my family when I was growing up. My mother is now gone...thanks for taking me back to my childhood. ❤🇵🇷❤

[@StartArtSmart-to5fv]

Bro you're channel is phenomenal I remember my grandmother grating the coconut when she was preparing coquito for the holidays you are awesome. You took me back to the good old times in life. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🙏🏼💯👌

[@juancastro684]

You are the real deal, I tried your recipe for sancocho for the first time from start to finish and WOW! let the memories roll. thank you for your generosity. Juan South Bronx via Cali.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+juan castro Thank you . Im glad you liked it. It is a very good recipe. so full of flavor. Thank you for following . Please Check out our website www.thefreakinricanrestaurant.com

[@erica9314]

Yes! I’m so glad you have a recipe with real coconuts! Your stuff is so authentic!

[@adamtirado4940]

Love your videos! Imma do a shot of coquito every time you say basically! 😃

[@kararodriguez7940]

I love that you used the fresh coconuts old school I love it!!!!

[@marigonzo3474]

Damn Bro -- After watching the other cocoquito vids - Everyone is a "can" fake. You are my kind of chef. The real deal. Authenic I know - I am boriqua too !!!! No fakes here - that for you guys effort.

[@foxybella2233]

I made this for Christmas. It was my first time making it with real coconuts. It came out fantastic! It was a real hit with my family. Thanks for the recipe

[@SAVESOTOJOHN316]

You can make delicious coconut candy with the pulp or macarons with the leftover egg whites. Great recipe! Will make it for the holidays.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Yes will be making them shortly. Stay tuned.

[@SAVESOTOJOHN316]

The Freakin Rican Restaurant I can't wait!!!!

[@irmaroman5192]

Saby Soto this is what father used to do😢

[@AuntieBubbles]

Or coconut filled macarons! 😋

[@JwGina]

I LOVE ALL UR RECIPES! ur straight up Rican! and I'm old school! keep doing what u do!! ❤❤

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Naomi Thank you Naomi. Im glad you enjoy the videos. This is only the beginning. So many videos to come. I love you for following!

[@dinaramirez8844]

I've never made coquito with actual coconuts before I bet it tastes amazing I gotta give this a try. thanx 4 sharing 💖

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Dina R Yes of course, I love to make everything from scratch. Its a better taste. But not everyone has time for it. I love you for watching. Please visit our website www.thefreakinricanrestaurant.com

[@hustlegirl944]

I have to try this. First time I seen it done with just one coconut. Amazing. It’s much cheaper than buying all them Cana of different milks. Thanks

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Let me know if you love it.

[@lindafeliciano609]

Mmmmmm sooooo good I just love, love, love all your videos. :)

[@Shamay36]

This is my kind of Coquito!! full of flavor and deliciously rich!! Great recipe

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Shamay36 How are you ? Yes it is. So good I just finished the one I had in the fridge. Will make again this week for christmas and new year. Im glad you enjoyed. I love you for following. Remember to like us on facebook. facebook.com/thefreakinricanrestaurant

[@lisadeyang3291]

We use a lot of fresh coconut milk in the Caribbean to cook so you could have added a bit of plain water to the blender and you would have gotten the desired amount of coconut milk, great video I love your energy

[@otisotis5869]

loved your recipe - authentic yes because you used REAL coconut water and milk! My grandmother taught me to dip the coconut shell in water (after we drained the water and cracked open) then in microwave for 45-seconds for the flesh to come off easier! It works.
But, you have great videos!

[@azprincess21]

This is definitely going to get me in trouble! Yummy!!!!!

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Tina Nicole Of course if you drink to much of it..lol. I love the recipe because its easy and taste so damn good. try it. let me know how you like it. Thanks for following us . Please Check out our website www.thefreakinricanrestaurant.com

[@christopherbarrett6408]

Now that’s delicious. Oh it’s so good

[@neggylydejesus2766]

Cheers! 🥂This is almost how my grandma made it and that's how I do it too.… we make a tea with spices and at it to the real coquito!! 💯Thank you so much for bringing so many memories and keep doing authentic recipes from our beautiful Puerto Rico & Happy Holiday Season!! ❣

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Cheers!!!

[@carmendeliagonzalez7496]

I’m Puerto Rican And I Love Coquito Any Day Of The Year ..Thank You For Sharing..Love Your Smile ..👍❤️

[@ripalltrac]

The fresh coconut all these years I missed that one step!!thank you for the recipe 🇵🇷

[@kandimegahan7844]

Thanks for the recipe. I love your manner; so gentle ("Don't be afraid." 03:40); and those dreamy eyes... Ah but wait, I ' off topic!
Your version sounds yummy, and most authentic. Do you, or does anyone have a recipe for how your grandmother, or great grandmother made coquito? I’m looking for a no cans version of the drink. Kinda like when someone makes pastellas they old fashioned way, maybe more authentic way.

[@kandimegahan7844]

Also, the coconut milk measured 2.5 cups (09:48), but you say you will still need to add some wannabe canned stuff. I guess my questions is how many cups does the recipe call for?

[@kandimegahan7844]

10:58 the sweetened condensed milk. Quick, convenient, but what's the old school method; the one your great grandma may have used?

[@peaches9808]

My mom rest her soul, would of save the coconut puree for dulce de coco. 🤗❣. I've used plenty of your recipes. 🤗 your and amazing cook.!!!!

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Thank you, my sister loves dulce de coco.

[@MacCentrisSimpleSencilla]

Loved this, thank you. I have seen many recipes for coquito, but I will try yours ASAP! Hope to find coconuts, love the way you made the coconut milk, you're awesone!

[@chelseaclaudette]

I almost died trying to get the coconut meat out

[@migdaliasantana2667]

Put the coconut shell in hot water the coconut meat will come out easy.

[@carminramirez9877]

An ice pick the best tool to.warm the coco shell. Eggs were use for consinstesy

[@CoachPortia-WeUnBurdenTogether]

I actually made authentic, homemade Coquito today with friends from Puerto Rico. It came out amazing! I guess everyone makes it different, but my old school PR friends did not use eggs. This looks good though. I think I will make tres leches (cake) with my authentic Coquito recipe.

[@lucindanicholl9001]

Love, love, love. Good easy to follow an make. YUMMO😍

[@dcuevas24]

Asi es que se hace el coquito verdadero!!! This is the real coquito 😎😎

[@brianmarte3320]

I don’t know about the egg yolks, That’s more Americanize, eggnog. Don’t get me wrong, it still looks good.

[@migdaliasantana2667]

It is call pinched went it got eggs yolk.

[@migdaliasantana2667]

Ponche

[@AlmaYarilis]

I'm LOVIN' your videos! Question corazón- you said you didn't have an extra coconut so you used a can of coconut milk.. So when I make it should I use 3 coconuts (no can of coconut milk) instead?

[@Iamthecreator.]

It look good, I gotta make this too, Thank you and I'm a new subscriber.

[@barbr316]

I do use the pulp of coconut and its amazing taste........tfs

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+beauty craze Yes soon I will be making something with it. That of course will be another video. Thank you for watching . Please visit our website www.thefreakinricanrestaurant.com

[@joyace9674]

Oooooo no way you go boy 😘😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰 thank you so very much for teaching how to make it 😘😘

[@glo5199]

When you see a Orange price sticker on top of a can or box you already know thats from the Bodega lol brings back memories back home in Jersey lol living in California they dont have Bodegas

[@marlissec8433]

Looks so delicious!! I’m making this hopefully this season Thankyou!!!

[@MariaGonzalez-nv3nl]

Breaking that coconut Taino way.

[@MariaGonzalez-nv3nl]

Use a clean colador for the pulp.

[@LalasKitchenCo]

A cheesecloth would have squeezed out more water and if you had saved the coconut meat, you could have prepared dulce de coco. Great video!

[@sadiahemmad8298]

All my puertorican cooking is from you , I love your cooking and the fact that you wash your hands a lot . Just like me 😉

[@4mykidslove600]

Mijo.. puncture 2 of the eyes and it'll release the pressure 😉

[@melidsalopez3231]

yo I'm on it !!!! lol I'm so in love with this video I don't want to share it yet!!! lol I'm sorry!!! let me male it first , than my friends and family is going to try it first ! no!!! my sister's birthday is the 20th this is perfect!!!! I'm so excited!!!! seriously!!! thank you so much I'll let you know how it turns out and than I'll share😁

[@bobflaychefal-andaluz9284]

This is how I made coquito the first few years from an old family recipe. The only exception was I used a grater instead of a blender. My hands were sore for days, because you know you never make only one bottle of coquito you make BOTTLES. I know use coco Lopez or coco goya, yes I know shame on me. Great video and it will inspire me to make it the right way. PS there is no such thing as a little bottle of coquito at least in my family there isn't.

[@sapphiretiger05]

Thank you for posting your fresh recipe. I found your recipe a day too late. Already made mine with the canned but want to try with fresh coconuts next time. Any tips for finding a good coconut when buying fresh?

[@yolireals4992]

I'm making my first batch of Coquito for Christmas, and I'm using your recipe. Wish me luck! Feliz Navidad

[@jennyarias7210]

Love that you're using coconuts for the milk instead of a can. I've opted not to use eggs in my coquito because it doesn't sit well in my tummy.

[@salsaqueen4911]

Making coquito the old fashion way is a lost art. My grandmother was born 1914 and we including I would grate the coconut and yes every year a brand new white towel to squeeze the milk out, no can milk or coco Lopez in her days. Also she rendered coconut milk for her rice pudding.

[@jrzgrl66]

Watched with co-workers. Love watching you 😂

[@Oezeo]

How long can this last in the fridge since eggs were used?

[@idaliahernandez1083]

It was quite interesting watching your video. Just a question I have for you: Why didn't you used a cheese cloth instead to get all the juice out?

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Idalia Hernandez Thats on my list of things to purchase. You know it happens sometimes you dont have 1 ingredient so you must improvise . Thats exactly what I did. Thank you so much for Following us. Make sure you subscribe.. Buen Provecho.

[@idaliahernandez1083]

Not problem! You guys sounds like a lot of fun and I actually like your method of cooking.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Awe thank you so much. Yes I like to have fun. I absolutely enjoy cooking. Its my passion

[@irmaroman5192]

Omg this reminds me of my father with the coconut 😢

[@chemygs1328]

This is the traditional coquito, with real coconut but I don't use eggs and I made a tea with all the spices, clove ,cinnamon , star anise, nutmeg .

[@griselgarcia4140]

Alot of work but taste goid thks for sharing rev g

[@christinamedeiros8208]

I use a wine cork screw in the weak coconut hole

[@smartinez535]

I will be making this!! Great Recipe!!

[@jaymasters1284]

Someone get this man some cheese cloth

[@rosavelez1746]

I never made it w/eggs. but i'm gonna try it this weekend...Thank you!!!😊

[@jackieiglesias4125]

I love watching your videos cuz you are super freaking adorable 😻and I love how you explained everything than, you for all you do 👍

[@kataysmith9581]

My PR friend did this with the fresh coconuts too but used a tea.

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Yes, it is also made with a tea!

[@stacyannkalloo1]

I enjoyed watching this! You have a lovely personality on camera

[@claudiaj3386]

Great recipe , I didn’t know Nicky Jamon had a cooking channel . What a genius that guy is lol I’m jk 😂😂😂. U r handsome , great recipe . Delicious. I can’t wait to make my own following ur instructions

[@tonymelendez873]

If your worried about the eggs being raw just buy pasteurized eggs

[@sunnystar505]

You have a great smile that makes me wanna smile, that is why I subscribed. Thank u

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Sunny Staryte I love to smile. But why must I wrinkle when I do.. ugh..lol the story of our lives..lol. Thank you for following.. Check us out on fb. facebook.com/thefreakinricanrestaurant.com

[@itsmrs7183]

Thank you this video was so helpful ...you should try getting cheese cloth i use it to make almond milk its thinner and kind of like linen because your losing a lot of milk in the terry of the wash cloth

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+KHwill718 Thank you , I will put that in my shopping list. Makes sense. Thank you for watching . Hopefully you'll be making it soon.

[@lamatrix733]

Thanks. U make it the way my mom used make it.

[@aaroncoston91]

Looks good. Quick tip: try using a cheese cloth to extract the liquid. A lot easier! Good recipe.

[@marjoriemojica5927]

I love watching ur recipes,but I use the coconut pulp to do limber.. Try it ..

[@dbelisle145]

I would love it if you could make an episode on how to make Puerto Rican coquitos that you get from the street vendors. That wonderful coconut sherbert that is so delicious. I live in Rhode Island and you can't find it anywhere.

[@TuckerSP2011]

It looks very good! Do you have a restaurant and if so where is it?

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+TuckerSP2011 How are you . No not yet. We are working on branding ourselves. We do cater. And soon to be selling our brand Sofrito into supermarkets.. so look out in the near future. We are growing very quickly . Thanks to God , universe for blessing us.. And Thank you to viewers like yourself. I love you for following!

[@veda2208]

I love this recipe and I want to make this drink I can't wait to try it I hope that you make new videos because I already seen all of them and I really like them:) .

[@yvonnebannon7623]

Merry Christmas handsome!!! 🎄♥️

[@hbz717]

Save a cup of that milk and add it to your arroz con gandules. Try it!

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+hbz717 Oh yes everything is delicious with alil coconut milk.. I use it quite frequently.. Thank you . I love you for watching . Follow us on Facebook. facebook.com/thefreakinricanrestaurant

[@devbachu7072]

Hiw long can it stay in the refrigerator

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Great question, usually doesn't last. 🤣🤣

[@lindaMandujar1597]

Freakin Rican, what happened you don't post any update videos, I love all of it, when your going to post, I have a Question for you? Do know how to make horchata? Make a video of that plz, need to make that for the holidays are coming up... plz come back Asap thank you.

[@smartinez535]

Views on the Road has a great horchata Recipe along with alot of aguas frescas recipes.

[@svetadubes]

Yummm ... thank you!

[@lauratirado3444]

si pones el coco en el horno por par de minutos, la pulpa sale rapido sin problemas.

[@kararodriguez7940]

I love all of your videos 😊

[@dianabeal052711]

BY THE WAY GREAT JOB

[@hustlegirl944]

This might be a dumb question but can we just drink some the coconut milk?

[@steveniryna]

You can make candy with the leftover from the coconut my husbands bother in law makes the best coconut candy for Christmas yum

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+Iryna Bidyuk How are you ? Yes I will be doing that exactly. As well as Frozen ice's. I love you for following!

[@cheffeliseocookingchannel9046]

That looks great! Have you tried getting the coconut milk with a juicer? it's easy.

[@lorrainecolon1231]

I love all your recipes I wanted to make a Cornish hen for Christmas can you give me one keep that beautiful smile thank you so much

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

LOL. With all the love I received from you I am guaranteed to keep smiling. Thank you for your support

[@mickeyblue2647]

What is it with the throwing out the egg whites I usually take a zip lock bag and freeze the egg whites for other recipes hum don't forget to write on the bag how many egg whites are in the bag, anyway I just wanted to mention how my grandmother and mother would always use coconuts to make this delicious drink now it seems like we've become lazy I mean it does save us time but I like the old school way, also our parents would boil the spices to make a tea to add into the coquito now we use dry ground spices ,ok what ever works right, wrong the old school way is the best way .thanks for the holiday drink recipe I'm going to try your recipe except I will be making the tea part too, ok I'm guilty of taking short cuts, I sometimes add Grace pure cream coconut it comes in a box 🤔😉🤗😚👍it's just concentrate coconut .👐

[@judyrivera3594]

YOU ARE SOOO FREAKIN CUTE, YOU REMIND ME OF MY NEPHEW (I THINK I WILL ADOPT YOU!!) lol...I DON'T DRINK BUT I BELIEVE ONE CAN MAKE IT VIRGIN THE SAME WAY EXCEPT-NO RUM. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING MORE OF THEM (YOU ARE A NATURAL!!!) QUE DIOS TE BENDIGA!!!

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+judy rivera So I look like your nephew.Yay so where am I moving to since your adopting me? oh my god I bet you saw that the can wouldnt open..lol. Yes you can make it without rum. Thank you so much for following us. I love you for that!

[@judyrivera3594]

+The Freakin Rican Restaurant ALL THOSE LITTLE BLUNDERS MAKE THE VIDEOS EVEN MORE ENJOYABLE TO WATCH (I'M GLAD YOU DON'T REMOVE THEM) YOU'RE A NATURAL KEEP DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING KIDDO!! LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT COOKING PROJECT!!

[@judyrivera3594]

+judy rivera P.S. WHEN YOU BRING YOUR SHOW ON THE ROAD WHAT DO YOU USUALLY SELL?

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

+judy rivera Thank you so much for all your compliments. I love that fact that you enjoy watching the videos. Yes when were on the road we sell alot of different foods. You can check our menu on our website. www.thefreakinricanrestaurant.com click on menu. So pretty much most dishes on the menu we usually have on the road. Que dios te bendiga. Thank You for following us!

[@LuzInTheKitchen]

Merry Christmas for you too!

[@johnnynoirman]

Feliz Natividad

[@janirys718bk]

very very delicious taste so good

[@mosalsa807]

you can use a cheese cloth instead of the wash cloth. Great video!

[@JanieM123]

You have to try it with flor de caña is amazing

[@Arcenia13]

MEMORIES!
I cant wait to make for my fun krew!!