Mexico Food: "Ponche con Piquete"

"Ponche con Piquete" is the traditional drink consumed during the Christmas time in Mexico. Its name means "Punch that stings."

In order to make this traditional Mexican beverage, you will need apples, pears, oranges, guava, grapes, tejocotes, tangerines, prunes, raisins, cinnamon and sugar cane.

Boil a large pot of water and add the fruit, which should be cut into medium sized chunks. Let it simmer for about 30 minutes. Peel the sugar cane and cinnamon and add it to the mix. Let the mixture boil for a few minutes and then move it back down to a simmer for another 40 minutes. Make sure to stir the mixture every once an a while. Once the fruit is soft and the punch is a brownish color, the Ponche con Piquete is ready.

A lot of people add a shot of brandy or rum to their Ponche con Piquete!

By: Cara Gourley