Description
A rich, creamy, and dairy-free take on the classic Puerto Rican holiday beverage, this vegan coquito is loaded with coconut flavor and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for festive warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut cream
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup white rum (optional)
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Optional: Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded coconut for garnish
- Optional: Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the coconut milk, coconut cream, and almond milk. Blend on high speed until creamy.
- Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and optional ground ginger. Blend again until well incorporated.
- If using, add white rum and blend on low speed. Adjust sweetness or spice if desired.
- Pour mixture into a pitcher or glass bottle. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Shake well before serving. Serve over ice and garnish with shredded coconut or cinnamon stick.
Notes
Shake well before each serving to evenly distribute spices. Use a high-speed blender for the creamiest texture. Letting the coquito chill overnight enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan coquito, dairy-free, coconut, holiday drink, rum coquito