The Recipe · No.1096 · Virgin Coquito (Coquito Mocktail)

Virgin Coquito (Coquito Mocktail), and where to source it

Virgin Coquito (Coquito Mocktail) — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Virgin Coquito (Coquito Mocktail) Creamy 5best2buy.com

Blend everything cold, then rest it in the fridge for a few hours before you pour. The rum used to smooth it right away; without it, the chill and the rest are what let the cinnamon and coconut settle together instead of tasting raw.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep10 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineCreamy
Cost$$
VegetarianGluten-free
Contains  dairy
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Coconut cream
The thick sweetened kind (cream of coconut), the heart of a coquito. Not coconut water or thin milk.
2 ozrecommended
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Coconut milk
Full-fat canned, to loosen the cream to a pourable body.
1 1/2 ozrecommended
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Sweetened condensed milk
For the sweet, glossy richness. Adjust against the coconut cream to taste.
1 ozto taste
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Ground cinnamon
A good fresh jar, or grate it from a stick for more punch. This is the signature spice.
1/4 tsprecommended
Local / market
Whole nutmeg
Grated fresh into the blend and over the top.
to tasteto taste
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Vanilla extract
A few drops to round the spice.
1/2 tsprecommended
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. BlendCombine the coconut cream, coconut milk, condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in a blender and run until fully smooth.
  2. RestPour into a bottle or jar and chill at least a couple of hours so the spice settles in.
  3. ServeShake the bottle, pour over ice or straight, and grate nutmeg over the top.
The Toolkit

Blender · Microplane · Rocks glass

Straight Answers
Can you make Virgin Coquito (Coquito Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed

No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.

Can you freeze Virgin Coquito (Coquito Mocktail)? — Yes

Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.

Can you make Virgin Coquito (Coquito Mocktail) ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.

Is Virgin Coquito (Coquito Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Virgin Coquito (Coquito Mocktail) vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.

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