Guava Coquito Holiday Drink (Printable)

A creamy tropical twist on traditional Puerto Rican holiday coquito, featuring sweet guava and coconut.

# Ingredient list:

→ Dairy & Coconut

01 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
02 - 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
03 - 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

→ Fruit

04 - ½ cup guava marmalade or paste, softened

→ Alcohol

05 - 1 cup white Puerto Rican rum

→ Spices & Flavorings

06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish

10 - Ground cinnamon for garnish
11 - Cinnamon sticks for garnish

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a blender, combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, evaporated milk, guava marmalade, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and guava is fully incorporated.
02 - Add the white rum to the blended mixture and blend again until well mixed throughout.
03 - Pour the mixture into a large glass bottle or jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until thoroughly chilled. Shake well before serving.
04 - Serve cold in small glasses. Garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and a cinnamon stick if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A unique tropical variation of traditional Puerto Rican coquito.
  • Incredibly easy to make with just a blender and a few pantry staples.
  • Perfect for holiday parties, yielding six generous servings.
  • Diet-friendly for those following vegetarian and gluten-free diets.
02 -
  • Store the coquito in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Always shake the bottle vigorously before pouring, as natural separation occurs.
  • Use a high-speed blender to ensure the guava marmalade is perfectly smooth.
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