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Two clear and small wine glasses filled with coquito with cinnamons sticks beside them.

Creamy Vegan Coquito

by Gemma Aguayo-Murphy
Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican drink made from a combination of coconut cream, warm spices, and a touch of rum (if you so wish). In this Vegan Coquito recipe, the festive beverage is made dairy-free and results in a luscious coconut flavor and a smooth, creamy texture that's as amazing as the original. It is a perfect treat for the holidays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Puerto Rican
Servings 10 servings
Calories 286.7 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can of full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 (11.6 ounce) can of sweetened condensed coconut milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) can of evaporated coconut milk
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can unsweetened coconut cream
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 inch piece of a cinnamon stick
  • 1-2 cups white rum (optional)
  • 1-2 tablespoon agave syrup or simple syrup (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients (expect for the rum) to a blender.
  • Blend for one minute or so until well combined.
  • If the consistency is too thick, add ⅓ cup of water and blend again. Keep in mind that the coquito will also be diluted once you add rum so do not add too much water.
  • Add 1 inch piece of a cinnamon stick.
  • Place the covered blender in the refrigerator for an hour.
  • Blend the coquito one more time with the cinnamon stick until the cinnamon stick is blended completely. This is more effective with a high-powered blender but will still work with a regular blender.
  • If pieces of the cinnamon stick are still left over, you can use a mesh sieve to strain the coquito before serving.
  • You can either add 1-2 cups of rum (per your preference) to the whole batch or let each person add rum to their own glass.
  • Taste for sweetness and add 1-2 tablespoons of agave or simple syrup if desired.
  • Shake well and serve cold in small glasses. Garnish with either a sprinkle of cinnamon, a dash of nutmeg, or a cinnamon stick.

Notes

  • If you choose to serve this without rum, then it may be too thick. You may need to blend with more water (you can also use unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk from a carton) to reach your desired consistency.
  • Serving it over ice will also help dilute it if needed.
  • If you cannot find evaporated coconut milk, substitute it with a can of light coconut milk.
  • Easily double or triple the ingredients for more servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 286.7kcalCarbohydrates: 15.07gProtein: 2.47gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 20.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.09gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.35gSodium: 63.22mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 0.14gSugar: 13.79gVitamin A: 0.23IUVitamin C: 0.39mgCalcium: 9.54mgIron: 1.59mg
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