Ponche Navideño is a traditional Mexican warm fruit punch infused with cinnamon, cloves, and tamarindo, naturally sweetened with piloncillo and guava nectar. It's a festive, comforting drink that's equally delicious served spiked with tequila or whiskey for holiday gatherings.
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Stick cloves into skin of orange slices.
Put water, orange slices, apple, pear, sugar cane, prunes, tamarindo, and cinnamon sticks in an 8 qt pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes for fruit to soften and for flavors to develop.
Stir in mini piloncillo cone.
Remove from heat and add green tea bags; cover and steep 5 minutes.
Remove tea bags and stir in guava nectar and pomegranate seeds.
Ladle punch and fruit into mugs and enjoy.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat; do not boil. Ladle into mugs with reserved fruit for serving.
8 quart pot · fine mesh strainer or slotted spoon (optional, for removing whole cloves and cinnamon sticks if desired)
Yes. Prepare through step 6, then reheat gently before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not store with tea bags steeped longer than 5 minutes, as over-steeping will make it bitter.
Use 2–3 tablespoons tamarind paste or concentrate stirred in after removing from heat, or substitute with an extra 1/2 cup guava nectar for tartness without the tamarind flavor.
The recipe yields approximately 3 quarts. Double all ingredients and use a 16 qt pot, maintaining the same 15-minute simmer and 5-minute tea steep times.
Yes. Chill completely after step 6, then serve over ice. The flavor profile is milder when cold; consider adding extra guava nectar or a splash of lime juice if desired.
Yes, the base recipe is naturally vegan. If adding alcohol, confirm your choice of tequila or whiskey is vegan-certified.
