Guava Coquito Puerto Rican Holiday Drink (Printable Version)

A festive Puerto Rican holiday drink blending creamy coconut milk, rum, and sweet guava for a tropical Christmas favorite.

# 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
11 - Cinnamon sticks

# How to Make It:

01 - In a blender, combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, evaporated milk, guava marmalade, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and the guava is fully incorporated.
02 - Add the rum 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. Shake well before serving.
04 - Serve cold in small glasses. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a tropical vacation mixed with holiday warmth, creamy and spiced in ways that feel both indulgent and somehow light.
  • The guava twist cuts through the richness just enough to keep you coming back for another sip instead of one glass lasting all night.
  • Once it's chilling in the fridge, you're done—no last-minute stress when guests arrive, just pure festive energy ready to pour.
02 -
  • If you use cold guava marmalade straight from the fridge, it won't blend smoothly no matter how long you blend—soften it first or your drink will have tiny lumps that feel gritty on your tongue.
  • The two-hour chill isn't negotiable; this drink tastes genuinely different cold versus room temperature, like the difference between a good idea and a memory you'll treasure.
03 -
  • Soften your guava marmalade slightly in warm water before blending if it came straight from a cool pantry—this makes blending infinitely easier and prevents tiny unpleasant texture surprises in your finished drink.
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for fifteen minutes before pouring, because coquito tastes colder and more refreshing when the glass itself is frost-touched and welcoming.
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