Warm Hibiscus Punch


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How to Make - Warm Hibiscus Punch
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Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 161, total fat 0 G., saturated fats 0 G., proteins 1 G., carbohydrates 38 G., fiber 4 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 7 mg, sugar 30 G.


A warm punch filled with fresh and dried fruit pieces and spices, perfect for any festive occasion. This recipe is inspired by Mexican ponche, which may also include fresh sugar cane, Mexican hawthorn texocotl, tamarind, orange and fresh guava.



The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:


  • 0.5 cups dried hibiscus flowers
  • 110 g piloncillo, coarsely chopped (or 1/2 cup tightly packed dark brown sugar)
  • 2 apples (1 red, 1 green), cut into slices
  • 1 pear, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 0.5 cup pitted prunes
  • 3 cinnamon sticks + extra for garnish
  • 3/4 cup guava nectar
  • Tequila, rum or brandy to serve (optional)



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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:


  1. Wrap the hibiscus flowers in a piece of cheesecloth. Place them in a large saucepan along with the piloncillo, apples, pear, pineapple, prunes, and cinnamon sticks, and cover with 7 cups of water.
  2. Bring to a boil, stirring until the piloncillo has dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

  3. Discard the hibiscus. Continue simmering the fruit until softened, about 15 minutes. Add the guava nectar.
  4. Pour into mugs; add tequila, rum, or brandy if desired. Garnish with cinnamon sticks.



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