Ponche Navideño
Ponche Navideño is a Mexican Christmas punch that is customarily served during Christmastime and Las Posadas in Mexico and other Latin American countries.
Origin
According to Kenya Dworkin, professor of Hispanic studies at Carnegie Mellon University, Ponche Navideño originated in India.
Ingredients, preparation, and serving
The traditional ingredients are tejocotes, pilloncillo, and cinnamon. The fruits of guava, tamarind, raisins, prunes, and oranges are common additions. Ponche Navideño is served hot or warm, and may be garnished with a stick of sugar cane. When a shot of alcohol is added to the punch, it is called ponche con piqueto.