Because the longest Christmas in the world is in Puerto Rico.”Ĭhristmas, or La Navidad, lasts about 45 days on the archipielago. “It talks about the humbleness that Puerto Ricans have and the commodity of us trying to own Christmas, literally. “Why do we just give all the bottles away? Because it's part of our culture,” Rivera said.
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Rivera said when he moved to the mainland he used to sell a lot of coquito, but if someone were to tell him that they could get the coquito somewhere else for free, without hesitation, he would offer them his version of the coconut-based drink for free so they compare the two. “You know, when people started making coquito back in the day, it was a thing that you would give to other people during Christmas it would be something that you would pride yourself in,” Rivera said.
Puerto Rican chef Raul Rivera said what makes coquito so endearing to the Puerto Rican culture is that the drink was made to be given away during the holiday season. It’s the “festive part” of the holidays, he said. I would say it’s the traditional drink of the get-together with friends and family.” “Coquito is the traditional drink or social drink of Puerto Rico,” said Héctor Cardona, director of Meriden Puerto Rican Festival. “It’s big in Puerto Rico and here amongst Hispanics and Latinos. The sweet concoction is a staple among Puerto Rican households across the country that has captured national recognition in recent years, through celebrities like Martha Stewart and popular television shows like The Tonight Show.īut what else does coquito have that makes it so special? MERIDEN - During the holidays at most Puerto Rican households, you’ll find laughter and togetherness and coquito.Ĭoquito, which translates to “little coconut,” is a seasonal Puerto Rican drink made with coconut milk, coconut cream, spices, and with or without rum.
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