Drinks

chocolate caliente

Chocolate Caliente (Puerto Rican Hot Chocolate)

Chocolate caliente or Puerto Rican hot chocolate is a creamy, delicious blend of chocolate Cortés, steamed milk, and sugar. It is easy to make and comes together in 10 minutes or less. In Puerto Rico, chocolate caliente is enjoyed at any time of day, but especially in the morning along with pan con mantequilla (bread with butter) and queso de bola (gouda cheese).

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Piña Colada

Piña Colada (Puerto Rican Pineapple Coconut Cocktail)

Piña colada is a deliciously tropical cocktail made with creamy coconut, pineapple, and a splash of rum. This refreshing cocktail is Puerto Rico’s national drink, perfect for sipping in the summer sun. It comes together easily with just a few ingredients and is a crowd pleaser. If you love piña coladas, try out my limber de piña colada recipe!

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café con leche

Café con Leche (Puerto Rican Coffee with Milk)

Café con leche or Puerto Rican coffee with milk is a creamy, delicious blend of espresso, steamed milk, and sugar. It is easy to make and comes together in 10 minutes or less. In Puerto Rico, café con leche is enjoyed at any time of day, but especially in the morning along with pan con mantequilla (bread with butter). Even kids get a cup of coffee to enjoy. For some reason, there are no age restrictions when it comes to coffee on the island, haha!

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Coquito de Oreo

Coquito de Oreo (Oreo Coquito Recipe)

Coquito de Oreo is a creamy holiday drink made with coconut milk, Oreo cookies, and rum. It is served chilled and is absolutely delicious. Along with a plate of arroz con gandules, pernil and pasteles, Puerto Rican coquito is a staple during the holidays! If you love coquito and the taste of Oreos, save this recipe. This Oreo version does not disappoint!

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coquito de Nutella

Coquito de Nutella (Nutella Coquito Recipe)

Coquito de Nutella is a creamy holiday drink made with coconut milk, Nutella, and rum. It is served chilled and is absolutely delicious. Along with a plate of arroz con gandules, pernil and pasteles, Puerto Rican coquito is a staple during the holidays! If you love coquito and the taste of Nutella, save this recipe. This Nutella version does not disappoint!

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coquito de pistachio

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. Along with a plate of arroz con gandules, pernil and pasteles, Puerto Rican coquito is a staple during the holidays! If you love coquito and the taste of pistachios, save this recipe. This pistachio version does not disappoint!

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