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Mexican Christmas Punch

Cozy Up with Authentic Mexican Christmas Punch Recipe

Enjoy a warm and festive Mexican Christmas Punch, bursting with sweet fruits and fragrant spices, perfect for winter gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Punch Base
  • 8 cups Water
  • 1 cup Piloncillo Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 cup Dried Hibiscus Flowers
  • 2 sticks Whole Cinnamon Sticks
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup Sugar Cane Can substitute with piloncillo or brown sugar
For the Fruity Mix
  • 2 pieces Tejocotes Can substitute with more apples or pears
  • 2 pieces Apples Golden Delicious or Fuji recommended
  • 2 pieces Guayaba Can substitute with pears or other soft fruits

Equipment

  • large stock pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large stock pot, combine piloncillo, dried hibiscus flowers, and whole cinnamon sticks with about 8 cups of water. Heat over medium-high and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally until the piloncillo melts completely, about 10 minutes.
  2. Carefully strain out the hibiscus flowers using a fine-mesh sieve, leaving behind the fragrant liquid.
  3. Add the sugar cane, diced apples, and tejocotes to the infused liquid. Lower heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. After 15 minutes, gently add the guayaba pieces and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from heat, ladle the warm punch into mugs, and serve with chunks of fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a richer taste, let the Ponche Navideño sit for a few hours or overnight after cooking. Adjust sweetness to taste before serving.

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