Description
This delicious Pistachio Coquito is a creamy, tropical twist on the traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink. Blended with coconut milk, cream of coconut, pistachio gelato, dark rum, and warm spices, it offers a rich, frothy, and nutty beverage perfect for festive occasions or a flavorful treat year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids and Creams
- 1 can Coconut Milk (13.5 oz)
- 1 can Cream of Coconut (15 oz)
- 1 cup Dark Rum
- 2 cups Pistachio Gelato
Flavorings & Spices
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups Ice
- 1/4 cup Salted Pistachios, crushed (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, pour 1 can of coconut milk, 1 can of cream of coconut, 2 cups of pistachio gelato, 1 cup of dark rum, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 2 cups of ice.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is frothy, creamy, and smooth, ensuring the ice is fully incorporated.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the pistachio coquito evenly into 6 glasses. Sprinkle each with crushed salted pistachios for garnish and extra flavor.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the dark rum.
- Use salted pistachios for a nice contrast of salty and sweet flavors; you can substitute with unsalted if preferred.
- The pistachio gelato adds a unique creamy texture; if unavailable, a good quality pistachio ice cream could be used as a substitute.
- Serve chilled for the best refreshing experience.
- This recipe yields about 6 servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Keywords: pistachio coquito, pistachio coquito recipe, holiday coquito, coconut rum drink, creamy pistachio cocktail, Puerto Rican coquito
