Coquito de Pistachio (Pistachio Coquito Recipe)
Coquito de pistachio is a creamy holiday drink made with coconut milk, pistachio ice cream, and rum. It is served chilled and is absolutely delicious. If you love coquito and the taste of pistachios, save this recipe. This pistachio version does not disappoint!
Equipment
- 1 Blender Ninja Foodi Blender see notes
Ingredients
- 1 lata leche de coco 13 oz
- 1 lata cream of coconut 15 oz
- 2 cans evaporated coconut milk 12 oz each
- 1 lata condensed coconut milk, sweetened 11 oz
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 1 taza light or dark rum or to taste
- 1 taza pistachio ice cream
- 2-3 drops green food coloring opcional
- crushed pistachios for rimming glasses
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender. Blend for about 30 seconds or until smooth.
- Strain the coquito with a nut milk bag and pour into a glass, airtight container.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- The coquito will thicken over time. Shake vigorously before serving.
- Serve coquito in a glass rimmed with condensed coconut milk and crushed pistachios. ¡Buen provecho!
Video
Notes
Substitutions:
If you can't find condensed coconut milk, you can use regular condensed milk instead. If you can't find evaporated coconut milk, you can make it at home with regular coconut milk! Just heat coconut milk for 45 minutes to 1 hour until it reduces by half. One ingredient you cannot substitute is the cream of coconut, not to be confused with coconut cream. Cream of coconut is sweetened and its texture is like syrup. I like Goya or Coco Lopez brand.Garnish:
Make your coquito cocktail extra fancy by rimming your glass with honey or coconut condensed milk, and crushed pistachios.Rum:
You can use whichever type of rum you like. Some prefer light or dark. You can also add vanilla or coconut rum!Store:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Shake vigorously each time before serving!Chequea mi tienda de Amazon:
Me encanta usar mi Ninja Foodi Power Blender for making coquito, juice, smoothies, dough, even masa for pasteles y alcapurrias.! ¡Es mi aparato de cocina favorito! Compre mis otros artículos favoritos de Amazon que usé para esta receta.Here is the link to the cocktail glasses and ornaments I used in the photos and video!