Guava Coquito Puerto Rican Holiday Drink (Printable)

Creamy coconut-rum drink infused with sweet guava for a festive Puerto Rican holiday tradition.

# 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 for garnish
11 - Cinnamon sticks for garnish

# How-To:

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.
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 ground cinnamon and a cinnamon stick if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a Puerto Rican Christmas came straight from the bottle, and honestly, once you try it, store-bought versions feel watered down.
  • The guava adds this unexpected fruity brightness that keeps it from feeling heavy, even though it's basically dessert in a glass.
  • You can make it ahead and just shake it before serving, which means less stress when people arrive hungry and thirsty.
02 -
  • The guava paste needs to be soft enough to blend smoothly—if it's been in the fridge and it's rock solid, warm it up or it'll create lumps that no amount of blending fixes.
  • This drink gets better after sitting for a day or two because the flavors settle and develop, so making it ahead isn't cheating, it's actually smart planning.
  • Always shake before serving because separation is normal and expected, and shaking takes two seconds but makes the difference between disappointing and delicious.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving—the cold glass keeps this drink perfectly chilled and feels more luxurious than you'd expect.
  • If you can't find full-fat coconut milk in a can, check the Asian grocery section first because the versions there tend to be richer and more authentic than what's in regular supermarkets.
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