“¿QUIERES COQUITO?”

During the holidays in Puerto Rico, you’ll hear that question many times. It means “do you want coquito?” and it always leads to a good time.

Coquito (Köh-kee-toe) is Puerto Rico’s official holiday cocktail. It’s served everywhere, at home, at parties, even at the office (but we won’t tell). The best coquito is always homemade, and every coquito pro gives it their own twist, like adding chocolate, guava, or even pistachio! But they all rely on the same not-so-secret ingredient to make it exceptional, a healthy pour of Don Q rum.

Start a delicious new holiday tradition this year, skip the eggnog, mix up some Don Q Coquito and you’ll be the one asking “¿Quieres coquito?”

1 cup   Don Q Cristal rum

14 oz.  Sweetened

condensed milk

12 oz.  Evaporated milk

8½ oz.  Cream of Coconut

1 tsp.  Vanilla extract

1 tsp.  Ground cinnamon

¼ tsp.  Ground nutmeg

Mix all ingredients in a blender at high speed.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Shake well and serve cold in small glasses.

Sprinkle with ground cinnamon.