Christmas

Ponche Navideño From Ericka Sanchez

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November 24, 2021
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Photo by Rocky Luten. Prop Stylist: Molly Fitzsimons. Food Stylist: Yossy Arefi.
  • Prep time 10 minutes
  • Cook time 25 minutes
  • Serves 8
Test Kitchen Notes

Made with warm spices and Patrón Añejo, this take on Ponche Navideño—a classic Mexican Christmas punch—from food blogger and photographer Ericka Sanchez was made to sip and share throughout the holiday season. Bonus: It’s totally batch-able. When it’s time to serve, ladle the drink (fruit included!) right into your favorite mug and add the tequila.

This recipe is shared in partnership with Patrón Tequila. Want to make it at home? Have the ingredients delivered to your door with our limited-edition kit from Cocktail Courier. —The Editors

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Ingredients
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 whole cinnamon stick
  • 1 (6-ounce) piloncillo cone
  • 2 cups dried apples
  • 2 large whole dried prunes
  • 4 ounces tamarind pods, peeled and membrane removed
  • 1/2 cup hibiscus blooms
  • 8 orange slices
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 8 ounces Patrón Añejo, divided
Directions
  1. Combine water, cinnamon sticks, and piloncillo in a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then add the apples, prunes, tamarind, and hibiscus.
  2. Decrease the heat to medium-low, then cover and let simmer for 12 minutes. Add the orange slices and pineapple chunks, and stir to combine.
  3. Remove the pot from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Ladle the warm mixture into mugs. Add 1 ounce of Patrón Añejo to each mug and serve.

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