Guava Coquito Holiday Drink (Print)

Smooth tropical blend of coconut milk, guava marmalade, and rum for festive holiday enjoyment.

# What you'll 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 - ½ cup guava marmalade or paste, softened

→ Alcohol

05 - 1 cup white Puerto Rican rum

→ Spices & Flavorings

06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish

10 - Ground cinnamon for garnish
11 - Cinnamon sticks for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, evaporated milk, guava marmalade, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in blender. Process until completely smooth and guava is fully incorporated.
02 - Pour rum into blended mixture and blend again until thoroughly combined.
03 - Transfer mixture to large glass bottle or jar and refrigerate for minimum 2 hours until thoroughly chilled. Shake well before serving.
04 - Pour into chilled small glasses and garnish with ground cinnamon and cinnamon stick if desired. Serve cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick preparation – just 10 minutes of active time
  • Perfect balance of tropical guava and warm holiday spices
  • Impressive holiday beverage that can be made ahead
  • Easily adaptable for non-alcoholic guests
  • Rich, silky texture that feels luxurious for special occasions
02 -
  • For the smoothest texture, blend the mixture in batches if your blender is small
  • Store coquito in glass rather than plastic for the best flavor preservation
  • Coquito continues to develop flavor as it sits; making it 1-2 days ahead is ideal
  • If the mixture separates in the refrigerator, simply shake vigorously before serving
  • For a thicker consistency, use cream of coconut instead of coconut milk
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