Orange Spice Island Coquito

Thick and creamy, the Orange Spice Island Coquito is a vegan twist on the classic Puerto Rican coconut eggnog, infused with the tantalizing flavors of orange and warm spices. This holiday cocktail is a delectable blend of creamy coconut milk, aromatic cloves and cinnamon, with a hint of freshly grated nutmeg and zesty orange. The addition of spiced or aged dark rum elevates this tropical elixir into a festive indulgence. Serve it chilled and garnished with a sprinkle of nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, and a slice of fresh orange for a truly delightful experience.

Orange Spice Island Coquito

A luscious vegan coquito with the rich flavors of coconut, warm spices, and a hint of orange, perfect for holiday celebrations.

4.40 from 63 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp sweetened condensed coconut milk
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 5 whole cloves
  • Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp fresh orange zest
  • 2-3 oz Spiced or aged dark rum
  • Freshly ground nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, and orange slice for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, sweetened condensed coconut milk, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and orange zest.
  2. Gently simmer the mixture for 20 minutes, stirring often, without letting it boil.
  3. Remove from heat and let it cool for 20 minutes, stirring to incorporate the coconut fat.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  5. Add rum to a cocktail glass with ice and top with the coquito mix, or add rum to the whole batch of coquito mix.
  6. Keep refrigerated for up to 10 days.
  7. To serve, garnish with freshly grated nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, and orange slices. Enjoy!