Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)
Coquito is a creamy Puerto Rican coconut eggnog made with egg yolks, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, cinnamon and rum. This festive Christmas drink blends silky-smooth in the Thermomix in minutes, with freshly ground cinnamon and cloves for maximum aroma. Ideal for parties and holiday entertaining.
About this recipe
Coquito Thermomix TM7 is the Puerto Rican answer to eggnog: a silky coconut milk drink enriched with egg yolks, evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk, perfumed with cinnamon, cloves, vanilla and rum. Searching for easy festive drink recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine? This one delivers. The TM7 grinds the whole cloves and cinnamon stick fresh, releasing far more aroma than pre-ground spices, then gently heats the egg base so the yolks thicken without curdling — the trickiest step of traditional coquito, solved automatically. After a quick chill with ice cubes, the drink blends into a frothy, cream-coloured pour that looks stunning in small glasses with a cinnamon stick garnish. It is the ideal make-ahead dessert drink for Christmas Eve, Three Kings Day or any winter party: mix it in the afternoon, refrigerate in bottles, and shake before serving. One bowl, no saucepan, no whisking by hand — just tropical holiday cheer in a glass.
Preparation tips
- Grind the whole cloves and a piece of cinnamon stick first, before adding any liquids, so the spices release their oils into the empty bowl and nothing stays coarse in your Coquito.
- Chill the mixture thoroughly before adding the rum and ice cubes; cold flavours taste sweeter and rounder, and a well-chilled Coquito pours with a lovely frothy head.
- Serve in small glasses with a cinnamon stick and a light dusting of ground cinnamon. Coquito keeps in sterilised bottles in the fridge for up to four days — shake well before pouring.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free Coquito: simply omit the rum and add an extra splash of vanilla and a pinch of nutmeg. This kid-friendly version, sometimes called 'Coquito virgen', keeps all the coconut and cinnamon flavour and is perfect for family Christmas gatherings.
- Festive pumpkin Coquito: add a few spoonfuls of pumpkin purée with the evaporated milk and a grating of fresh nutmeg for a autumn twist — ideal for Thanksgiving or a seasonal Halloween party.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Freshly grinding the cinnamon and cloves in the TM7 releases maximum aroma, far stronger than shop-bought ground spices.
- Gentle heating of the egg yolks and evaporated milk in the Thermomix thickens the base evenly without any curdling.
- Weighing the condensed milk and coconut milk directly in the mixing bowl saves jugs and gives perfectly balanced sweetness every time.
- Mixing the chilled base with ice cubes in the Thermomix creates a frothy, silky Coquito texture in seconds.
- Whipping air into the coconut milk and rum mixture gives the finished drink its light, creamy holiday character.
Ingredients
- evaporated milk
- ground cinnamon
- whole cloves
- sweetened condensed milk
- coconut milk
- egg yolks
- vanilla
- white rum
- ice cubes
- cinnamon sticks