Add a tropical twist to this season’s holiday entertaining by serving holiday Coquitos, rich and creamy eggnog-like cocktails traditionally served in Puerto Rico.

Although the Coquito is generally made with rum, coconut milk, sweet condensed milk and spices including vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves, The Condado Plaza Hilton‘s Executive Chef Maria Germania has created tropical versions using flavors including Guava and Pistachio. Recipes for those, as well as Traditional and Chocolate, are below so that everyone may enjoy a taste of Puerto Rico this holiday season.

Guava Coquito

Eggnog Martini with Cinnamon and Nutmeg at Christmas Time-Photographed on Hasselblad H3D2-39mb Camera

½ cup Guava paste
½ cup Evaporated milk
1 cup Coconut milk
¼ cup Sweetened condensed milk
½ cup Whole milk
1 ½ cup Puerto Rican rum

Pistachio Coquito

Eggnog with Cinnamon and Nutmeg at Christmas Time-Photographed on Hasselblad H3D2-39mb Camera

½ cup Evaporated milk
¼ cup Sweetened condensed milk
1 cup Coconut milk
1 cup Whole milk
¼ cup Jell-O Pistachio instant pudding
¼ tsp. Almond extract
1 ½ cup Puerto Rican rum

Traditional Coquito

½ cup Sweetened condensed milk
½ cup Evaporated milk
1 ½ cup Whole milk
1 cup Coconut Milk
15 oz can Coconut cream
¼ tsp Cinnamon
1 ½ cup Puerto Rican rum

Chocolate Coquito

½ cup Sweetened condensed milk
½ cup Evaporated milk
1 ½ cup Whole milk
2 cups Coconut milk
30 oz can Coconut cream
¼ tsp Cinnamon
¼ cup Chocolate syrup
1 ½ cup Puerto Rican rum

Directions for All: Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Located within the heart of Puerto Rico, The Condado Plaza Hilton boasts a contemporary, chic escape with panoramic water views, award-wining fine dining at Pikayo, exhilarating water sports, Puerto Rico’s only saltwater pool, and more. For more information on Condado Plaza Hilton, visit www.condadoplaza.com or call 787-721-1000.

Some more variations on holiday coquito can be found on our blog: