National Coquito Day
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Play traditional Puerto Rican games like dominoes or “placita” while sipping on some delicious homemade coquito. Get the whole family involved in the celebration.
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!
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!
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!