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Strawberry Coquito: A Delicious Holiday Twist on a Classic

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Creamy Strawberry Coquito: A festive Puerto Rican drink with coconut cream, condensed milk, strawberry puree, and spices. Add rum for an adult treat!

Ingredients

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  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut cream
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup white rum (optional, or more to taste)
  • 1/2 cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen strawberries work)
  • 1/4 cup cream of coconut (Coco Lopez recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • Fresh strawberries, sliced (for garnish)
  • Cinnamon sticks (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberry Puree: Wash and prep fresh strawberries (remove stems). If using frozen, skip this step. Blend strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for the smoothest texture (optional but recommended). Set aside.
  2. Blend Coquito: In a blender, combine coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk.
  3. Add cream of coconut, strawberry puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract.
  4. If using, add rum.
  5. Blend on high speed until completely smooth (1-2 minutes).
  6. Taste and adjust flavors as needed (sweetness, spice, strawberry, rum).
  7. Chill and Serve: Pour into a pitcher or bottles. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
  8. Shake well before serving.
  9. Pour into glasses and garnish with sliced strawberries and cinnamon sticks (optional). Serve cold.

Notes

  • Adjust Sweetness: Reduce sweetened condensed milk for less sweetness.
  • Add More Spice: Add a pinch of ground cloves or allspice.
  • Non-Alcoholic: Omit rum or add rum extract.
  • Experiment with Fruits: Try pineapple, mango, or guava.
  • Add Chocolate: Add cocoa powder or drizzle chocolate syrup.
  • Use Different Milks: Experiment with almond, soy, or oat milk.
  • Make it Vegan: Use vegan coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk.
  • Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake well before serving.
  • Too Thick: Add evaporated milk or coconut milk to thin.
  • Too Thin: Add sweetened condensed milk or coconut cream to thicken. Chill longer.
  • Not Sweet Enough: Add sweetened condensed milk.
  • Too Sweet: Add evaporated milk or coconut milk. Add a squeeze of lime juice.
  • Grainy: Blend again until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

Find it online: https://mmmflavors.com/strawberry-coquito/