Creamy Pistachio Coquito Recipe
If you love creamy holiday drinks, you must try this Creamy Pistachio Coquito Recipe. It is sweet, smooth and full of nutty flavor.
Ingredients
- Here are the Ingredients for Creamy Pistachio Coquito:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup pistachio cream or pistachio spread
- ¼ cup shelled pistachios finely ground
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup white rum optional
- Ice cubes for serving
- Use good quality pistachio cream. It gives strong and rich flavor.
Instructions
Prepare Pistachios
- Place shelled pistachios in a blender. Blend until finely ground. Do not overblend or they become oily.
Add Liquid Ingredients
- Add coconut milk, evaporated milk, and condensed milk into the blender. Blend for 20 seconds until smooth.
Add Pistachio Cream
- Spoon pistachio cream into the mixture. Blend again until fully combined and creamy.
Add Spices and Vanilla
- Add vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg. Blend briefly to mix flavors evenly.
Add Rum
- Pour in white rum if using. Blend for 10 seconds until everything is well mixed.
Strain if Needed
- If texture is thick, strain through fine strainer. This makes the drink extra smooth and silky.
Chill the Drink
- Pour mixture into a glass bottle or jar. Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
Shake and Serve
- Shake bottle well before serving. Pour into glasses with ice. Sprinkle crushed pistachios on top.
Notes
- Chill overnight for deeper flavor.
- Use dark rum for stronger taste.
- Skip rum for non-alcoholic version.
- Add a drop of green food coloring for brighter look.
- Use almond extract for extra nutty flavor.
- Serve in small glasses because it is rich.
- Always shake before pouring.