Try this Pumpkin Coquito and win the last fall weekend

Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink made with coconut milk, rum and sweetened condensed milk. For a seasonal twist, this month’s cocktail features a pumpkin coquito and incorporates pureed pumpkin and warm spices like clove and cinnamon into the recipe. This creamy concoction captures the essence of late fall, combining the rich flavors of coconut and pumpkin for a delightful, comforting drink. Cheers!

Serves 8-10

Pumpkin Coquito Ingredients

1 cup water
2 cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves
1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 12 oz can evaporated milk
1 13.5 oz can coconut milk
1 14 oz can cream of coconut
2 tsp vanilla extract
11/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 cup white rum
1/2 cup coconut rum
1/2 cup dark rum

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the water, two cinnamon sticks, and ten cloves. Bring to a boil and cook until the water has reduced to about 1/3 cup. Remove from heat and set aside to cool, then discard the whole spices.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a large pitcher or very deep bowl. Add the spiced water. Mix to combine and then blend in small batches in a blender until combined. Pour blended mixture back into large pitcher. To store, pour the pumpkin spice coquito into bottles and refrigerate until ready to serve. Refrigerated coquito lasts about one week.

Good to Know
Coquitos can be prepared in a variety of flavors including traditional coconut, Nutella, pistachio and strawberry. For a booze-free option, use zero-proof spirits.