Café Coquito is a Puerto Rican holiday classic with a modern, espresso-martini-adjacent twist made with Rum or Zero Proof Rum Alternative, coffee or espresso, creamy coconut and warm baking spice. It’s built for parties: make one batch, chill it hard, and pour festive, bar-quality servings all season long. Finish each glass with a half rim of coffee-cinnamon sugar for an aromatic “first sip” that feels like Spanish Christmas in a rocks glass.

Coquito is the holiday bottle you keep in the fridge “for guests” and somehow finish yourself. This version goes deeper: Javo Single Origin Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate brings espresso-style richness, coconut stays lush (not cloying), and cinnamon + nutmeg keep it unmistakably seasonal. Make a batch, chill it thoroughly, and pour it neat or over ice—then finish with a coffee-cinnamon-sugar rim that makes every sip feel like a festive dessert cocktail.
Method (Batch + Serve)
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add Sweetened Condensed Milk, Evaporated Milk, Cream of Coconut, Vanilla Extract, Ground Cinnamon, and Ground Nutmeg.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly until fully integrated (do not boil).
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Stir in Javo Single Origin Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate (8 oz).
- Add 750 mL White, Añejo, or Spiced Puerto Rican Rum or Zero Proof Rum Alternative and stir to combine.
- Transfer to sealable bottles. Add 1 cinnamon stick per bottle, seal, and refrigerate until fully chilled.
- To serve: Pour pre-chilled neat or over ice in rocks glasses.
- Optional: half-rim each glass with the coffee-cinnamon-sugar blend (2:1:1).
- Garnish with 2 cinnamon sticks (or 1 stick + 1 festive accent) and serve immediately.
Pro move: Chill overnight for the best texture and spice integration. If you want a lighter pour, serve over a single large cube; for full dessert-cocktail impact, serve neat and keep the rim subtle (half rim only).
Batching & Storage Notes
- Chill time: Minimum 4 hours; best after overnight refrigeration.
- Storage: Keep sealed and refrigerated. Shake gently before pouring if natural separation occurs.
- Service: Pour ~6 oz per drink for 16 servings. Scale up by doubling everything for a larger group.

