A traditional T&T Christmas beverage
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- Nothing says Christmas in the Caribbean like potent, creamy<em> </em>drinks with a little bit of rum.<em> </em>With Christmas just a few days away, we turn our attention to Trinidad and Tobago with a traditional Christmas beverage.
- Punch de Creme, usually called the Caribbean's version of Eggnog, is a thick creamy drink, laden with rum and citrus flavors.
- Do not heat the eggs directly to prevent cooking.</li> <li>Remove the mixture from the heat.</li> <li>Add condensed milk, evaporated milk and alcohol.
- Combine the mixture well.</li> <li>Add lime zest, aromatic bitters and nutmeg stirring continuously.</li> <li>Store in glass bottles and refrigerate until ready for use.</li> <li>Serve with crushed ice</li> </ol>
Nothing says Christmas in the Caribbean like potent, creamy drinks with a little bit of rum. With Christmas just a few days away, we turn our attention to Trinidad and Tobago with a traditional Christmas beverage. Punch de Creme, usually called the Caribbean's version of Eggnog, is a thick creamy drink, laden with rum and citrus flavors.
Christmas Ponche De Crème
Ingredients- 6 eggs
- 4 cups evaporated milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups golden rum or 1 cup puncheon
- ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon minced lime zest
- 1 teaspoon aromatic bitters
- In a medium stainless steel bowl beat eggs with sugar, place into a double boiler, and over simmering water cook eggs until thick and sugar has dissolved. Do not heat the eggs directly to prevent cooking.
- Remove the mixture from the heat.
- Add condensed milk, evaporated milk and alcohol. Combine the mixture well.
- Add lime zest, aromatic bitters and nutmeg stirring continuously.
- Store in glass bottles and refrigerate until ready for use.
- Serve with crushed ice
