Guava Coquito (Printable)

A tropical twist on classic Puerto Rican coquito featuring sweet guava marmalade blended with creamy coconut milks and rum for a festive holiday drink.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy & Coconut

01 - 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
02 - 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
03 - 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk

→ Fruit

04 - 1/2 cup guava marmalade or paste, softened

→ Alcohol

05 - 1 cup white Puerto Rican rum

→ Spices & Flavorings

06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish

10 - Ground cinnamon
11 - Cinnamon sticks

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, evaporated milk, guava marmalade, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and guava is fully incorporated.
02 - Add the rum to the blender and blend again until well mixed.
03 - Pour the mixture into a large glass bottle or jar. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
04 - Shake well before serving. Pour into small glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and a cinnamon stick if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The guava adds this incredible tropical brightness that cuts through the richness
  • It comes together in ten minutes but tastes like you spent all day crafting it
  • Everyone who tries it asks for the recipe, and you'll finally have something to bring to holiday gatherings that actually stands out
02 -
  • Coquito separates in the fridge, and that's completely normal. Just shake it like you mean it before serving.
  • The guava marmalade can settle at the bottom if you don't blend it long enough. Run that blender for the full minute.
  • This drink gets better after 24 hours in the fridge. The flavors meld together in ways you won't believe.
03 -
  • Warm your guava marmalade in the microwave for 15 seconds before blending—it incorporates so much better
  • If you accidentally make it too thick, add a splash more evaporated milk until it reaches your desired consistency
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