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Celebrate National Coquito Day with a tropical twist - enjoy the creamy Puerto Rican rum-coconut beverage for a sweet and delicious treat!
It's time to get festive and celebrate National Coquito Day on December 21! This day celebrates a traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink, coquito, which is made with coconut milk, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, sweetened condensed milk, rum or brandy and other ingredients. Originally created in the 1940s by a New York City resident of Puerto Rican descent as an alternative to eggnog during the holidays. The creamy beverage has become popular throughout Latin America over the years.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Coquito Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>Coquito was first introduced in the 1940s by a New York City resident of Puerto Rican descent to be enjoyed during the holiday season.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Boost in Latin America</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the 1970s, coquito had gained widespread popularity throughout Latin America, becoming a staple holiday drink.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Coquito Competitions</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first coquito competitions were held in the 1990s, sparking a renewed interest in the traditional holiday beverage.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Coquito Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Coquito Day was officially recognized and established to be celebrated on December 21 each year.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Recognition of Coquito</div><div class='timeline-text'>Coquito garnered global recognition as more restaurants and bars outside Latin America began serving the drink during the holiday season.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own coquito</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making coquito is not only fun, but easy too. All you need is coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and a little rum. Mix it all together and you have the perfect creamy drink.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go out for coquito</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head to your favorite Puerto Rican restaurant and indulge in a glass of this creamy holiday favorite. From restaurants to bars, many establishments serve coquito during the holiday season.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a coquito party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite some friends over for a Coquito tasting party! Ask everyone to bring their favorite recipe and see who makes the best Coquito! You can even make it a competition.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake with coquito</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Try out some new recipes using coquito as an ingredient. Coquito is great in cakes, breads, cookies and more. Don't forget to share your treats with friends and family.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play traditional Puerto Rican games</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Play traditional Puerto Rican games like dominoes or “placita” while sipping on some delicious homemade coquito. Get the whole family involved in the celebration.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Spicy, creamy and luxurious, coquito is the traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink that is sure to bring any gathering to life. Made with coconut milk, rum, condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and other spices, it has a unique flavor that is both sweet and savory at the same time!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making coquito from scratch doesn't require a lot of effort or expertise. With just a few basic ingredients and a blender, you can whip up this traditional holiday beverage in no time. Plus, it keeps well in the fridge for up to two weeks - so you can make it ahead of time and always have some on hand for celebrations!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates culture & heritage</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In addition to being delicious, sipping on this traditional holiday beverage also helps celebrate and honor Puerto Rico’s cultural traditions and heritage every year. So if you want to show your support for this wonderful Caribbean island, grab yourself a glass of coquito this National Coquito Day!</p></div></div>
National Coquito Day is celebrated on December 21 every year. In 2024 National Coquito Day will occur on a Saturday.
2023
Dec 21
Thursday
2024
Dec 21
Saturday
2025
Dec 21
Sunday
2026
Dec 21
Monday
2027
Dec 21
Tuesday
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