Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “The origin of coquito is still unknown, but the famed holiday drink is usually made and consumed only during the holiday season,” ...

For many, the first taste of rich coconut spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves signals the start of the holiday season. That’s because Coquito, a beloved holiday drink originating in Puerto Rico ...

Somewhat similar to other holiday classics like eggnog and horchata, coquito is the coconut-rum drink that no Puerto Rican Christmas celebration is complete without. This creamy, spiced cocktail packs ...

The traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink is similar to spiked eggnog. Christmastime always brings back rich memories of the smells, tastes and sounds of a bustling kitchen. It also fosters a strong ...

The Puerto Rican rum and coconut drink used to be passed down within families, but now it has become a holiday party staple beyond the community. The Puerto Rican rum and coconut drink used to be ...

My mom has been making coquito — without alcohol — for my sisters and I since we were babies. Coquito is a Puerto Rican holiday drink that shares some similarities to eggnog, but it's way better. I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel, specializing in adventure and the great outdoors. Rich and creamy, coquito often gets compared to eggnog. It’s ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Coquito is a creamy rum and coconut punch from Puerto Rico. It’s frequently described as Puerto Rican eggnog, but this feels like a disservice both to ...

Just because we can’t be on the beach right now doesn’t mean we can’t bring a sense of Puerto Rico to our homes for the holidays. But before we get into that, a little history lesson. The Coquito is ...

The easiest way to describe coquito to those who aren't familiar with it is to call it "Puerto Rican eggnog." The two do share some similarities — both are creamy dairy-based cocktails enjoyed during ...

From classic Puerto Rican white rum to spicy and dark, here are the bar pros' go-to bottles for the holiday favorite. Clear rum is the most popular choice for Coquito because it lets the coconut ...