Guava Coquito Tropical Holiday Drink (Printable Version)

A tropical spin on traditional Puerto Rican coquito featuring creamy coconut, sweetened condensed milk, white rum, and vibrant guava marmalade for holiday gatherings.

# What You 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

# Step-by-Step:

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 -
  • The guava adds this incredible floral sweetness that balances the creamy coconut like nothing else
  • It comes together in ten minutes but tastes like you spent all day tinkering with it
  • Everyone will ask what makes it pink, and you'll get to look like a genius
02 -
  • The guava marmalade needs to be soft, so microwave it for like 15 seconds if it's too stiff to blend
  • Shake before every single serving or you'll end up with all the good stuff settled at the bottom
  • This actually gets better after a day or two in the fridge, so make it ahead if you can
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend better, so pull everything out about 20 minutes before you start
  • If you can't find guava marmalade, guava paste works perfectly with a splash of warm water to loosen it up
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