Guava Coquito Puerto Rican Drink (Printable)

Creamy Puerto Rican holiday drink blending coconut, condensed milk, rum, and guava marmalade for a festive tropical Christmas classic.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Coconut

01 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
02 - 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
03 - 1 can (12 oz) 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 serving
11 - Cinnamon sticks for serving

# Directions:

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 to the blended mixture and blend again until well mixed throughout.
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 - Pour into small chilled glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and a cinnamon stick if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The guava cuts through all that coconut richness with a bright, almost floral sweetness that makes you want another sip.
  • It comes together in about ten minutes, leaving you more time to actually enjoy the holidays instead of stuck in the kitchen.
  • One batch makes enough to gift to neighbors or bring to parties, and people always ask for the recipe.
02 -
  • If your guava marmalade or paste is thick and stubborn, soften it first with a splash of warm water before adding it to the blender—otherwise you'll end up with chunks that won't blend smoothly no matter how long you blend.
  • The cinnamon and nutmeg are easy to go overboard with, so measure carefully; you want people to taste tropical guava first, with the spices as a subtle background note, not the other way around.
03 -
  • Make this the day before your party or gathering, because the flavors actually improve overnight and you'll have one less thing to stress about when guests arrive.
  • If you're bringing this to someone else's house, pour it into a beautiful bottle and include a note to shake before serving—people often forget this step and end up with separated, disappointing glasses.
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