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    Home » Puerto Rican Christmas Recipes » The Best Puerto Rican Christmas Drinks

    Published: Nov 12, 2026 Modified: Nov 12, 2026 by Catherine Arena Leave a Comment

    The Best Puerto Rican Christmas Drinks

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    These Puerto Rican Christmas Drinks are perfect for the holidays! From traditional coconut coquito to pisachio, guava, pumpkin and strawberry coquito, plus a classic piña colada, there’s plenty to enjoy all season long!

    Coquito Recipe (Coconut Eggnog) served in clear glasses topped with sprinkled cinnamon.

    Christmas in Puerto Rico means coquito! We make it every year, and if you ask me, you can never have too many varieties! Besides the traditional coconut coquito, there are so many other flavors. I’m sharing a few of my favorites here, along with a good old piña colada! So grab your blender, get those ingredients ready, and let’s make some bebidas navideñas puertorriqueñas or Puerto Rican holiday drinks!

    1. Puerto Rican Coquito (Coconut Eggnog)

    Coquito Recipe (Coconut Eggnog) served in clear glasses topped with sprinkled cinnamon.

    You can’t have a Puerto Rican Christmas without Coquito (Coconut Eggnog)! This is the original and classic of all coquito recipes! Made with cream of coconut, coconut milk, condensed milk, cinnamon, and just the right amount of rum. It’s rich, creamy, and the one we come back to every Christmas. If you’re making coquito this ear, this is the one to start with! (Note: You can also make a non-alcoholic version).

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    2. Coquito de Fresa (Strawberry Coquito)

    Coquito de Fresa (Strawberry Coquito) served in two glass cups displayed on top of marble background with whole strawberries and cinnamon sticks.

    If you love strawberries, wait until you try them in coquito! This Coquito de Fresa (Strawberry Coquito) is creamy, sweet, and made with real strawberries. It’s a delicious twist on traditional coquito. You’ll want to keep this one in the fridge all Christmas long!

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    3. Pumpkin Spiced Coquito (Coquito de Calabaza)

    Pumpkin spice coquito in mason jars topped with chopped walnuts and coconut flakes. Small foam pumpkins surrounding the jars.

    Love pumpkin spice? You will want to make this Pumpkin Spiced Coquito (Coquito de Calabaza)! It’s creamy, packed with pumpkin flavor and spice! Makes a delicious addition to your Puerto Rican coquito collection this Christmas!

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    4. Coquito de Pistachio (Pistachio Coquito)

    Coquito de Pistacho (Pistachio Coquito) bottled and also served in small shot glasses surrounded by green and gold Christmas ornaments.

    Coquito de Pistachio (Pistachio Coquito) is creamy, nutty, and full of pistchio flavor. It’s a delicious addition to your coquito lineup this Christmas!

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    5. Coquito de Guayaba (Grava Coquito)

    Two glasses of Coquito de Guayaba rimmed with coconut flakes and topped with cinnamon sticks. Two Christmas ornaments on the side.

    If you love guayaba (guava), this Coquito de Guayaba is one to add to your Christmas celebration! It’s a creamy, delicious twist on traditional Puerto Rican coquito with plenty of guava flavor. A nice addition to your coquito lineup this holiday season!

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    6. Puerto Rican Piña Colada

    Two Bacardi Pina Coladas served in glasses, topped with maraschino cherries, pineapple slivers and straw.

    Bring a little tropical Christmas cheer to your holiday celebrations with this Puerto Rican Piña Colada! Made with Bacardi rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice. I’ve included both blended and shaken versions, plus a non-alcoholic version so everyone can enjoy one!

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