“Coquito” Puerto Rican Eggnog (low FODMAP)
60 Minutes prep • 4 hours chill • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Lactose-free • Serves 10 • Ok to make-ahead: Steps 1 - 7
If you love eggnog and you love coconut you must try this no-cook, low FODMAP version of Coquito! Coquito means "little coconut" in Spanish and it’s a traditional Christmas drink that originated in Puerto Rico. Sometimes called Puerto Rican Eggnog, it’s simple to make and oh so delicious! I have modified the recipe to use vodka in place of rum so it can be low FODMAP, but the flavor is pretty darn close to the original version! You can make this Puerto Rican Coquito recipe and store it for up to a month in the fridge. The longer it sits, the more the flavors meld together and get more delicious, so it’s a great make-ahead cocktail for your holiday gathering.
Ingredients
1 cup vanilla vodka
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups lactose-free Whole milk
1 1/2 cups coconut syrup (like Torani Pure Made Coconut Syrup*)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups coconut cream*
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon*
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves*
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus more for serving
To rim the glasses:
1 tablespoon light corn syrup*
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut*
Directions
(1) Make the Cinnamon vodka: In a pint-size jar with a lid, add the vanilla vodka and the cinnamon stick. Let sit for about an 1 hour.
(2) Prepare glasses: In a small saucer make a circle of corn syrup about the size of the rim of your glasses. In another small saucer, spread out the shredded coconut. Dip the rim of each glass in the coconut syrup and then in the shredded coconut. Set aside.
(3) Combine the creamy ingredients: In a blender, mix all the other ingredients together. Add the cinnamon/vodka mixture and pulse once or twice to combine. Pour into a jar or two (so you can shake it up before serving).
Make-ahead note: At this point, you may store the Coquito in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.
(4) Finish: Chill for at least 4 hours then shake vigorously before pouring into prepared glasses.
(5) Serve: Serve with a light sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg.
Drink and enjoy every bit because you can!
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