Vegan Puerto Rican Coquito (Rum Infused & Holiday-Ready)

 


🥥🇵🇷 Vegan Puerto Rican Coquito (Rum Infused & Holiday-Ready)

Total Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: At least 2 hours (overnight is elite)
Serves: About 6–8 glasses

Intro

If you’re Puerto Rican, you already know—Coquito is not optional, it’s a lifestyle. It’s not just a drink, it’s a tradition, a flex, and sometimes a warning 😂.

This vegan coquito is thick, creamy, properly spiced, and rum-forward—just like the one your tía keeps hidden in the back of the fridge labeled “don’t touch.” No eggs. No dairy. No watered-down nonsense. Just full holiday energy in a glass.

🛒 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.

  2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy (about 30–45 seconds).

  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or rum as needed.

  4. Transfer to a glass bottle or jar.

  5. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

  6. Shake well before serving.

🧠 Mom (and Tía) Tips

  • 🥥 Want it extra thick? Swap almond milk for more coconut milk.

  • 🧊 Serve over ice or straight from the fridge—no judgment here.

  • 🎄 Garnish with cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, or toasted coconut for guests.

  • 🚫 Kid-friendly version: Blend without rum, then spike individual glasses.

🥃 Why I Love It

This coquito tastes like Christmas Eve music playing, dominoes on the table, and somebody yelling from the kitchen. It’s rich without being heavy, boozy without being messy, and 100% Puerto Rican—just made plant-based.

Honestly? It gets better the next day… if it lasts that long.

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