The tradition of serving Coquitos around the holidays started in Puerto Rico in the early 1900s (via Newsweek). This cold boozy beverage is similar to eggnog in its consistency, but unlike eggnog, a typical Coquito recipe calls for both evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk, making them off-limits for those who don't do dairy. Many stores stock vegan eggnog during the holidays, but even the pre-mixed Coquito made by Bacardi contains cream. That may sound like bad news for vegans and those with lactose intolerance, but no worries. The Coquito is a cocktail that's easy to veganize.
Thrillist shared a recipe for vegan Coquitos that includes a method for making sweetened condensed milk with only three ingredients: Coconut milk, vanilla, and honey. To make this completely vegan-friendly, feel free to swap out the honey for the same amount of another liquid sweetener, like agave nectar. Thrillist's recipe includes brandy in addition to the traditional rum giving the drink a potent one-two punch, but we're assured it tastes great made as a mocktail, too, so kids and teetotalers can be included in the tradition.
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