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Cups of Mexican ponche surrounded by the fruit used to make the ponche.
Kate Ramos

Ponche Navideño {Mexican Mulled Fruit Punch}

An authentic Mexican Ponche recipe perfect for Christmas! This mulled tropical fruit punch will warm you with flavors of guava, citrus, and hibiscus. Add a touch of brandy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Christmas
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 232
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Simmer ingredients. Place all ingredients into a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir until sugar is dissolved. Simmer for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Serve. Serve the punch warm with 2 ounces of liquor in each cup, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 3gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 21mgFiber: 7gSugar: 35g

Notes

  1. Tejocotes: If you can’t find fresh tejocotes, frozen or jarred in syrup work just as well—just be sure to drain and rinse if using jarred.
  2. Hibiscus: Dried hibiscus flowers give the punch a beautiful color and tartness. Rinse before using to remove any dust.
  3. Piloncillo: This unrefined Mexican cane sugar adds a deep, caramel-like sweetness. If unavailable, substitute with dark brown sugar.
  4. Serving Tip: Be sure to scoop some fruit into each cup—it’s the best part!
  5. Slow Cooker Instructions: Combine all the ingredients (except the alcohol) in a slow cooker and cook on low for up to 10 hours.

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