Spiced orange vegan coquito

Spiced orange vegan coquito! A dairy free and egg free way to enjoy Puerto Rican coconut eggnog. Make this your new holiday cocktail!

Hello, friends. THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! It’s beginning to look a lot like….

holiday cocktails! ?

So, have any of you tried coquito yet? Weeeellll, it’s about to be your new favorite thing. Seriously.

Coquito is a Puerto Rican version of eggnog, traditionally served around the holiday season. Except, it’s made even more delicious with coconut. Yaaaaaas. Are you sold yet?

Some notes about this recipe:

I kept the coquito mix separate from the rum and combined them into individual cocktails. I did this because some people like much stronger drinks than others. By letting people add as little or as much rum to a glass as they’d like, you can please everyone. Always good during the holidays. ?

You could also make a large batch of mixed, boozy coquito. If you are traveling, or serving a large crowd, this would be a great way to accommodate.

I veganized the recipe for coquito, which makes this in no way traditional Puerto Rican coquito. The traditional version contains raw eggs and dairy. I also added some orange zest to brighten it up just a bit and give it more of that tropical feel. YUM!

Buuuut, this vegan version is so tasty, you won’t miss any of that stuff! So thick and creamy, nutmeggy, a bit cinnamony, and full of that warming, delicious rum. Just like coquito, or eggnog should be.

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Spiced orange vegan coquito

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

2 hrs

 

Spiced orange vegan coquito! A dairy free and egg free way to enjoy Puerto Rican coconut eggnog. Make this your new holiday cocktail!

Servings: 8 cups

Calories: 365 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 13.6 oz cans full fat coconut milk
• 1 11.25 oz can sweetened condensed coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 10 whole cloves
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp fresh orange zest
• 16-24 ounces Spiced or aged dark rum (go for the good stuff)
• freshly ground nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, and orange slices for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine the first 6 ingredients, through orange zest, in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a gentle simmer, do not boil. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool for 20 minutes, stirring often to stir in coconut fat. 

2. When cool enough to handle, strain through a fine mesh strainer. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

3. At this point you can either add your desired amount of rum to a cocktail glass with ice and top with the coquito mix, or add your desired amount of rum to the batch of coquito mix. Keep refrigerated for up to 10 days.

4. To serve, grate a bit of fresh nutmeg onto the top of your cocktail and garnish with cinnamon sticks and orange slices. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Spiced orange vegan coquito

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 365 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 21g105%

Cholesterol 1mg0%

Sodium 19mg1%

Potassium 276mg8%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 24mg2%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Want more holiday recipes? Try traditional bourbon eggnog, peppermint bark cups, or a cranberry chocolate clafoutis!

Have a wonderful holiday season!

Trish

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