National Coquito Day is a Puerto Rican tropical version of eggnog traditionally enjoyed around the holiday season. Coquito can be translated as ‘little coconut,’ and the name is very apt since this holiday drink is flavored generously with rum and coconut. 

Although delicious and tempting all year round, Coquito is typically made and reserved primarily for the holidays, with families returning to their historical family recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation.

You may like a good glass of Coquito, but have you ever wondered about its history?