Go Back
–+ servings

Dominican Coquito (Ponche de Coco)

Ponche de coco, the Dominican coquito, is a creamy coconut cocktail perfect for celebrating with friends and family during the holidays.
Dominican Coquito (Ponche de Coco)
No ratings yet
By: Franchesca Livraghi
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Dominican
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans coconut milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can coconut cream
  • 2 cinnamon sticks or 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ½-¾ cup Dominican rum

Instructions
 

  • In a pot over medium heat, combine water, coconut milk, evaporated milk, coconut cream, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly.
  • Add the tempered egg mixture back into the pot and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly.
  • Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Strain the ponche then stir in the rum.
  • Pour the ponche into airtight bottles and refrigerate overnight to chill. Serve cold over ice and enjoy!
Keyword Coconut, Dominican Recipe, Drink, Ponche, Ponche Crema, Ponche de Coco, Receta Dominicana
Did you make this recipe?Leave a comment and recipe rating below and tag @mydominicanrecipes on instagram!