Today is National Coquito Day, which means there’s no better time to get acquainted with this creamy coconut milk- and rum-based cocktail that’s a popular Christmas cocktail in Puerto Rico. Coquito, ...

Growing up, Victor Regino would watch his abuela, Juana Sanchez, make coquito for the family. Coquito, which means “little coconut” in Spanish, is a traditional rum drink that derives from Puerto Rico ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Eggnog may be the go-to drink at this time of year in many areas of the U.S., but in Puerto Rico and in many Hispanic communities ...

We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our links. What makes a great Christmas cocktail? Is it the use of saccharine-sweet syrups to give it a green and red appearance? Is it a ...

Translating to “little coconut” in Spanish, coquito is a coconut-based cocktail that’s similar to eggnog in the sense that it’s creamy, spiked with liquor and served at Christmas (but it’s different ...

But in Miami, there’s something even better to imbibe with during the rest of the holiday season: Coquito, which translates to “little coconut.” The city’s strong Puerto Rican presence makes it the ...

Model Joan Smalls knows how to serve face, a serious walk down the runway, and, as it turns out, a delicious glass of coquito. The beauty, who was born and raised in Puerto Rico, says the holidays can ...

As long as I can remember, I have been a fan of eggnog. And I’m no snob about it. I’ll drink store-bought as readily as homemade. It’s all creamy and delicious. And I’m always game to try new ...

If you love coconut, creamy cocktails, eggnog, and rum, chances are you love coquito. Often described as the Puerto Rican version of eggnog, it shows up mid-November and finds its way to the table at ...

What makes a great Christmas cocktail? Is it the use of saccharine-sweet syrups to give it a green and red appearance? Is it a heavy pour of creme de menthe to make everything taste like a candy cane?