Ponche is nothing more than fruits and sugarcane slow-cooked in a cinnamon spiced tea of flor de jamaica. You can add red wine, charanda (a sugar cane liqueur), or brandy if you'd like more of a festive drink.
Ingredients:
Cañas
Tejocotes
Guayaba
Flor de Jamaíca, Seco
Tamarindo
Pasas
Canela Entera
Azúcar
Manzana
Agua
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Ponche is commonly served at Posadas. These fiestas are often held for the 15 nights before Christmas Eve as it took Joseph and Mary 15 days to get to Bethlehem. Posada means "ínn," and guests outside the door sing verses requesting a room for Mary who is to give birth and those inside refusing until finally allowing them a place in the manager. Also included at a Posada may be saying the rosary, singing Christmas carols, and eating regional specialties. The breaking of piñatas, filled with candy and small toys, is always done at Posadas.
this is a great blog. i just encountered the tejocotes this evening. thanks for sharing the info
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