Chocolate Coquito (Coquito de Chocolate)
A rich and creamy Puerto Rican chocolate coquito made with dark chocolate, coconut milk, sweetened cream of coconut, warm spices, and light rum. Serve chilled for a delicious holiday cocktail.
Servings: 16 small drinks
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
- 3.5 oz (100 g) bittersweet dark chocolate (approximately 71% cacao), broken into pieces
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) sweetened cream of coconut (such as Coco López)
- 1 can (14 oz / 395 g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) ground nutmeg
- 2 cups (480 ml) light rum
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: Break the dark chocolate into pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl. Heat the coconut milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming, but do not boil. Pour the warm coconut milk over the chocolate, let sit for 1 minute, and whisk until completely melted and smooth.
- Blend the coconut mixture: Transfer the chocolate mixture to a blender. Add the sweetened cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then blend for another 5–10 seconds.
- Add the rum: Pour in the light rum and pulse briefly until combined. Avoid over-blending.
- Chill: Using a funnel, transfer the chocolate coquito into clean glass bottles. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
- Serve: Shake well before serving. Pour into small glasses and garnish with shaved dark chocolate or a light dusting of cinnamon.
Notes
- Use sweetened cream of coconut, such as Coco López, rather than unsweetened coconut cream. They are different ingredients.
- Chocolate coquito thickens as it chills. Let the sealed bottle sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes and shake well before serving.
- If your blender is small, prepare the coquito in two batches and combine before bottling.
- Use canned coconut milk for the best creamy texture.
- Store in clean, tightly sealed bottles in the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or below. For a conservative storage guideline, enjoy within 3–4 days.
- Keep refrigerated and shake well before each serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg