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Ackee Ponche de Creme
Ponche de Creme (often pronounced poncha crem) is a popular Christmas beverage in Trinidad. In this version ackees replace the eggs but the rum is kept in full force. Not for the lightweight drinker! Having designated yourself a driver, pour yourself a glass and enjoy!
Drink Responsibly
Prep Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 7oz Cups
Calories 392 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Parboiled/Canned Ackee
- 1 can Condensed Milk (see variations)
- 1 can Evaporated Milk (see variations)
- 2 cups Golden Rum (see variations)
- A couple dashes Angostura Bitters
Optional
- Freshly grated nutmeg to taste
- Ground cinnamon to taste
Instructions
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Blend all the ingredients till completely smooth. Strain into a glass pitcher and chill for at least an hour or overnight (it will develop a better flavour the longer it sits).
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To serve, pour into chilled glasses over ice and grate more nutmeg or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon over top
Recipe Notes
Variations:
Vegan Ackee Ponche de Creme:
- Replace evaporated and condensed milks with their vegan counterparts;
Ackee Coquito:
- Replace evaporated milk with coconut milk
- Add a can of sweetened cream of coconut
- Replace all or some of the golden rum with coconut rum
Vegan Ackee Coquito:
- Make the same changes as above and replace the condensed milk with its vegan counterpart