Tequila Spiked Hibiscus Ponche

By SippitySup

Based on the traditional Mexican recipe for a holiday punch, this version is deliciously spiked with Tequila. Serve it cold — or hot if you dare.

Ingredients

• 8 Bags hibiscus tea (also called jamaica)
• 2 Cinnamon sticks
• 8 Cloves
• 3 Star anise
• 1 Green apple, diced, optional
• 2 Small guavas, quartered, optional
• 1 Tamarind pod, shell removed, optional
• 2 quarts water
• 3/4 Cup brown sugar
• 8 oz. Tequila REVOLUCION 100 PROOF or Silver

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 5mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3-quart saucepan, add hibiscus tea, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise. Followed by the apple, guava and tamarind pod if using. Add 2 quarts of water. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture steep and cool slightly. Stir in the brown sugar. Just before serving, add the Tequila Revolución 100 PROOF or Silver. Punch can be served cold, or gently brought to a simmer and served warm.

Note: Hibiscus or Jamaica tea is available in Latin markets.