The Story Behind The Coquito
It’s the perfect time of year to try a Coquito. This classic Puerto Rican beverage is essentially a coconut-based, rum-spiked version of eggnog. Frothy, rich and delicious, it’s a great holiday party drink that's fairly easy to batch for larger groups of people.
There is some variance in Coquito recipes, as some families have their own special versions. The below has been adapted from a few different recipesand calls for both silver rum and añejo tequila.
Try it out — and maybe experiment with some of your own unique touches!
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