Coconut Eggnog, also known as Coquito, is a rich and creamy holiday drink flavored with coconut, cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg.
Course
Beverage
Cuisine
American
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time5minutes
Total Time15minutes
AuthorRenee
Ingredients
12ouncesevaporated milk
3large egg yolks
14ouncessweetened condensed milk
3/4teaspoonground cinnamon
1/4teaspoonground nutmeg
1/8teaspooncoconut extract
13 1/2ouncescoconut milknot light
Rumbrandy, bourbon, or other liquor/liqueurs for serving
Additional ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
For the eggnog:
Whisk together evaporated milk and egg yolks in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture slightly thickens and will coat the back of a spoon (or to about 175°F).
Pour into a blender. Add sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and coconut extract. Blend on high speed until combined and frothy.
Pour half of the mixture into a large bowl. Add coconut milk to blender. Blend on high speed until combined and frothy.
Pour into bowl with the rest of the eggnog. Whisk until combined.
Place plastic wrap directly on top of eggnog. Chill thoroughly, at least 4 hours or overnight.
Whisk mixture then pour into a serving pitcher.
For serving (all optional):
Rum, brandy, bourbon or other liquors/liqueurs to stir in as desired. White rum is the traditional addition for an authentic Puerto Rican Coquito.
Ground cinnamon for sprinkling on top.
Cinnamon sticks to use for cocktail stirrers.
Recipe Notes
Prep time does not include time for chilling prior to serving.