The best rums for Toni’s TTO Coquito are white and dark rum blends containing high-ester rums, which provide a savory nuance to this inviting cocktail. Ten To One Dark Rum and Ten To One White Rum are great choices, offering a layered base and vegetal nuances that balance the creaminess of the coquito perfectly.
Toni’s TTO Coquito
A staple of the holiday season, the rum coquito is a tribute to mixologist Toni Chapman’s Puerto Rican heritage. This festive indulgence laces spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove into a creamy coconut base, balancing the blend against the grassy nuances of Ten To One rum. Make ahead for easy entertaining, and prepare to impress.
COQUITO INGREDIENTS
- 3/4c Ten To One Dark Rum
1 15oz Can Cream of Coconut
1 14oz Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1c Evaporated Milk
1T Pure Vanilla Extract
1tsp Ground Cinnamon
1tsp Ground Nutmeg
1/3c Spice Tea
SPICE TEA INGREDIENTS
1c Water
8 Allspice Berries
6 Whole Cloves
5 Star Anise
3 Large Cinnamon Sticks
1tsp Ground Cinnamon
GARNISH
Cinnamon
GLASSWARE
Rocks
INSTRUCTIONS
1: PREPARE TEA Boil water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add tea spices and steep for 8 to 10 minutes. Strain, cool, and refrigerate.
2: PREPARE COQUITO Add cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla to the jar of a high-powered blender. Pulse until smooth and fully combined. Pour the mixture into a large bowl, and add tea mixture. Whisk in rums, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Once incorporated, add coquito to 2 750ml bottles, cover, and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3: GARNISH AND SERVE Shake ice-cold coquito to incorporate ingredients. Pour into glass over ice, garnish, and enjoy.
RECIPE CREATED BY
Toni Chapman @themoodyfoody
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can use coconut cream to make coquito, but it isn’t a direct replacement for cream of coconut, which is a presweetened coconut product. To make the best coquito, we recommend using Coco Lopez cream of coconut. If you must use coconut cream, add simple syrup to your blender to taste.
Store your homemade coquito in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 8 weeks.

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