Mexican Ponche – Ponche Navideno
Mexican Ponche – Ponche Navideno is a fruit and spice holiday drink that is enjoyed warm. If desired, a little rum or brandy can be added to it.
Servings: 18
Calories: 87.13kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chopped and cored apples
- 1 cup yellow cherries
- 12 oz. quartered guavas approximately 8
- 10 oz. tejocote approximately 15
- 1 large orange halved and sliced
- 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus
- 7 sweet tamarind pods peeled
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 3 star anise
- 3 cloves
- 8 oz. piloncillo/panella cone
- rum or brandy optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (except rum/brandy if using) in a large pot with 16 cups water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
- Make sure the piloncillo is completely dissolved.
- Stir to combine.
- Serve warm with both liquid and fruits.
- If desired, serve with a little rum or brandy added to it.
Notes
If the spices floating around bother you, you can remove the fruit and then drain the liquid. Serve the clear liquid with some of the fruit added back in.
Nutrition
Calories: 87.13kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.25g | Protein: 1.76g | Fat: 0.84g | Saturated Fat: 0.14g | Sodium: 38.68mg | Fiber: 2.68g | Sugar: 8.8g
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