Here’s the headline you’ve been waiting for: Homemade Coquito lasts a solid 1 to 2 months in the fridge. Yes, you read that right. Months.
Because of all that rum, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk, it’s practically preserved. It’s like the superhero of holiday drinks—immune to spoilage for a surprisingly long time.
But wait—there’s a catch! If you’re using fresh coconut milk or raw eggs (gasp), that shelf life shrinks to about 3 to 5 days. But let’s be real: traditional Coquito skips the raw eggs. We’re not savages.
Why Does It Last So Long? (The Boozy Science)
The secret weapon is alcohol. Rum acts as a natural preservative, killing off any bacteria that tries to crash the party. Science is delicious, people.
Plus, all that sugar and dairy fat create an environment where germs basically give up. It’s like a fortress of flavor.
Just remember: if you use store-bought coconut cream (like Coco López) and canned milks, your Coquito is basically immortal. Or at least, it will outlive your New Year’s resolutions.
