Ponche Mexicano Navideño
8 servings
A cozy, fruit-filled ponche mexicano navideño that tastes like Christmas in a mug! Sweet, steamy, and full of holiday cheer. It’s the kind of drink you keep simmering while everyone gathers around the tree, dipping in for refills all night long.
Ingredients
- 1 - 32 oz jar Mexican punch (read notes)
- 1 lb fresh fruits cut into chunks (apples, pears, prunes.)
- 9 oz piloncillo
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 8 cups water
Instructions
- In a large stockpot add piloncillo, cinnamon, and hibiscus flowers.
- Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Stir from time to time to allow piloncillo to dissolve.
- Once the water starts to boil, set the heat to medium and add the fresh fruits.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and allow to cook for 45 minutes.
- Add the jar of Mexican punch fruit to the pot, then simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Adjust sweet to taste and serve.
Notes
- If you’re using Hawthorn fruit (tejocotes), add them first and let them simmer for about 5 minutes before tossing in the rest of your fruit, it helps them soften just right.
- Feel free to get creative with other seasonal fruits like pears, kumquats, or even a handful of cranberries for extra color and flavor.
- For a little extra sweetness and depth, pour in about 2 cups of guava juice, it makes the punch taste extra festive.
- The jar of Mexican ponche is totally optional, but it really adds that classic flavor.
- To store leftovers, let the ponche cool completely, then transfer to a glass pitcher and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in a slow cooker when ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1mug | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.4mg