There are many variations of Coquito based on location and family traditions. Some believe the person who created Coquito is unknown along with how the recipe began. However, drinks similar to Coquito can be found all throughout the Caribbean. Coquito nuts can be eaten whole, raw or cooked. The traditional Christmas drink, Coquito, was originally found in Puerto Rico. Starr owns his own brand of coquito that he sells during Christmas called "Coquito Chickystariano". Coquito nuts look like miniature coconuts and have a very similar flavor to coconuts. His youngest grandchild, a three-year-old girl, is currently learning how to read with "Coquito". Coquito has become much more popular as more people hear about the drink. Coquito was first published and sold in the city of Arequipa in 1955.