Description
Creamy Puerto Rican Chocolate Coquito whisks classic island flavors into a luxurious holiday cocktail that dances between rich cocoa and smooth coconut. Rich chocolate notes blend seamlessly with traditional rum, inviting you to savor a spirited Caribbean celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 ounces / 340 grams) evaporated milk
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) cream of coconut
- 1 can (13.5 ounces / 383 grams) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Spices and Flavorings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 pinch of salt
Garnish (Optional):
- Whipped cream
- Grated chocolate
- Chocolate syrup
- Cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Gently melt chocolate chips using a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, stirring until achieving a silky consistency. Allow chocolate to cool slightly to prevent curdling when mixed with other ingredients.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, and coconut milk into a blender. Add cooled melted chocolate and blend until achieving a uniform, velvety texture.
- Introduce ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and a delicate pinch of salt into the blended mixture. Process again to thoroughly integrate all aromatic spices.
- Transfer the luxurious liquid into an airtight container, then refrigerate for minimum 2 hours. This resting period allows flavors to harmonize and develop a rich, creamy profile.
- Prior to serving, vigorously stir or shake the chilled coquito to re-emulsify ingredients. Elegantly pour into serving glasses, optionally adorning with whipped cream, delicate chocolate shavings, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and a sophisticated cinnamon stick garnish.
Notes
- Carefully melt chocolate at low heat to prevent burning, ensuring a smooth texture without grainy residue.
- Use high-quality chocolate with at least 60% cocoa for richer, more intense chocolate flavor in the coquito.
- Blend ingredients thoroughly to create a creamy, well-incorporated consistency that prevents ingredient separation.
- Refrigerate overnight for maximum flavor development and a more pronounced blend of spices and chocolate notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 261 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 62 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg