Ponche Navideño, or Christmas punch in English, is a fruity traditional Mexican punch served hot and enjoyed in the course of the holidays.
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Ponche Navideño first originated in India, based on food website LAist. The Indian drink, called pãc, directly translates to “five” as a result of the punch’s five core ingredients: wine, sugar, lemon, tea, and water.
The Mexican tackle the punch is enjoyed from December 16 to December 24, celebrating posada. The Mexican Posada is a nine-day celebration in Mexico and other Latin American countries that honors the biblical trip that Mary and Joseph took from Nazareth to Bethlehem, based on travel agency Journey Mexico’s blog.
Ponche Navideño is made in Mexico with tejocotes (Hawthorne apples) that might be present in most Mexican grocery stores and taste like a tart plum. Along with tejocotes, you will need guavas, pears, prunes, oranges, tamarind, panela sugar, and cinnamon sticks. In line with Yvette Marquez’s food blog Muy Bueno, all you might want to do is boil the ingredients in hot water and revel in. For an additional kick, brandy or tequila might be added.
