Chocolate Coquito

Name: Chocolate Coquito
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 13.5 oz coconut milk ((1 can) ); 3.5 oz (1 1/2 bars) bittersweet dark chocolate, (I used 71% cocoa); 15 oz (1 can) coconut cream; 14 oz (1 can) condensed milk; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups light rum

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Chocolate Coquito is a chocolate flavor coconut eggnog. Thick and creamy, this variation of the original Puerto Rican Coquito is perfect for those who like their cocktail drinks on the sweet side.

A glass of coquito topped with chocolate flakes.

On New Year’s Eve we like to celebrate with the family always at home, where is nice and warm listening to great music, sharing delicious food and having a drink or two.

For those who like me enjoy to ring the new year at home, this delicious, thick and creamy chocolate Coquito is the perfect cocktail to share with the ones you love while waiting for the Times Square crystal ball to drop.

This delicious chocolate cocktail drink even passed the candid best friend test. So, try it with confidence. I’m sure you’ll love it too!

Be sure to check out my other festive cocktails like Cranberry Mojito and Pomegranate Holiday Sangria.

Two glasses of coquito next to squares of chocolate.

Ingredients

Coconut Milk
Bittersweet Dark Chocolate
Coconut Cream
Condensed Milk
Vanilla Extract
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Nutmeg
Light Rum

How to make a chocolate coquito

Break chocolate into medium pieces and place in a bowl.
In a small sauce pan, warm up coconut milk. Once hot, pour over the chocolate and mix well until chocolate has melted and combined with the coconut milk.

In a blender, combine chocolate mixture, coconut cream, condensed milk and evaporated milk.
Add the vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Finally, add the rum. Blend until all is well combined.

Overhead shot of the coquito in a blender jug.

Pour into glass bottles, seal well and refrigerate.

Pouring the chocolate coquito into a bottle.

Serve cold in small drink glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of shaved chocolate. Shake well before serving.

Pouring the flavored coquito into a glass.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s in a chocolate coquito?

For this simple recipe, I modified my Coquito (Coconut Eggnog) recipe by making a simple chocolate ganache using some bittersweet dark chocolate and coconut milk.

I mixed the ganache with the rest of the usual ingredients: coconut cream, evaporated milk, condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and rum.

I know you will love how it turns out!

How do you serve it?

Coquitos are always best served chilled, so once you have made it, keep it in the fridge to chill. I prefer not to serve it over ice as this can dilute the drink.

Check out these shot glasses to enjoy a cheeky taste!

How long does it keep?

Coquito is a great make ahead drink, another reason why it’s so good for the holidays! It will keep well, sealed in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe Notes and Tips

The drink will become very thick once it gets cold. Let it sit out for about 15 minutes to thin out before serving.
If you have a smaller blender you may need to make this in two batches.
Use canned coconut rather than one in a carton. It’s much thicker and creamier.

Overhead shot of a glass of chocolate coquito garnished with chocolate.

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