Vegan Coquito

Learn how to make this delicious Puerto Rican Christmas beverage called Coquito. This Caribbean beverage that's completely vegan and free from alcohol making it suitable for children, drivers or anyone who doesn't drink alcohol and yet still foolproof.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Puerto Rican

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 645kcal

Author Charla

Ingredients

14 oz can of coconut milk (400ml) full fat
14 oz can of cream of coconut (400ml)
⅓ cup of almond milk (80ml)
½ teaspoon of cinnamon (1g)
½ teaspoon of nutmeg (1g)
¼ teaspoon of cloves (0.25g)
1 teaspoon of vanilla (4g)
alcohol free rum essence/flavoring optional, to taste
vegan condensed milk optional, to taste

Instructions

Pour and combine all of the ingredients into a blender.
Proceed to blitz at high speed until smooth and creamy in texture
Stir in the rum flavouring (if you are using to your desired taste)
Pour into a pitcher jug or funnel into a bottle
Refrigerate prior to serving
Garnish with nutmeg or cinnamon and enjoy!

Notes

Coquito is free from dairy, paleo friendly and gluten free.
Feel free to add non alcoholic rum essence/flavouring to your drink to give it an edge.
Best served cold, chill for a minimum of an hour before serving.
Cream of coconut is quite sweet therefore only a small amount of Vegan Condensed Milk is necessary or you can even choose to leave this ingredient out altogether.

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