Description
A dairy-free take on the classic Puerto Rican coquito, this vegan version uses coconut cream and holiday spices for a rich, festive beverage. It’s perfect for celebrations and offers a delightful alternative to traditional eggnog.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 can (13.5 oz) condensed coconut milk
- 1 cup canned coconut cream, chilled
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or other plant milk)
- ¾ cup white rum
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp coconut sugar, ¼ tsp ground allspice, 1 tsp orange or lemon zest
Instructions
- Combine full-fat coconut milk, condensed coconut milk, coconut cream, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a saucepan. Add ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and the cinnamon stick.
- Simmer gently over low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. Add a pinch of sea salt.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Stir in the rum. Skip for a non-alcoholic version.
- Transfer to bottles or jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to thicken.
- Shake well before serving. Pour into small glasses and garnish with cinnamon.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can strain the mixture after simmering, before chilling.
- Garnish options include a sprinkle of cinnamon, a cinnamon stick, or grated nutmeg.
- The coquito will thicken significantly in the refrigerator.
- Adjust sweetener to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended and Simmered
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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