Ackee Ponche de Creme

Chantal

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!

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Prep Time 1 5

Total Time 1 5

Course Drinks

Cuisine caribbean

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

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).
To serve, pour into chilled glasses over ice and grate more nutmeg or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon over top

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