Guava Coquito (Printable)

Creamy tropical blend of coconut, rum, and sweet guava for festive 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 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 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.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a fancy dessert drink but takes barely ten minutes of actual work.
  • The guava gives it this gorgeous pink hue and tropical flavor that feels special without being fussy.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and one of those drinks that somehow tastes better the next day.
02 -
  • The guava absolutely must be soft and blended completely smooth, or you'll end up with tiny grainy bits floating around that feel off on your tongue.
  • Don't skip the 2-hour chill time—the flavors genuinely taste different and better when they've had time to settle and cool properly, almost like the drink deepens overnight.
03 -
  • Always taste your guava marmalade before adding it—some brands are sweeter than others, and you can adjust the overall sweetness by using slightly less if you prefer.
  • Shake the bottle vigorously before serving each time, because the guava settles and you want that beautiful color and flavor distributed evenly in every glass.
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