''Ponche crema'' is a
cream-based
liqueur
A liqueur ( , ; ) is an alcoholic drink composed of Liquor, spirits (often rectified spirit) and additional flavorings such as sugar, fruits, herbs, and spices. Often served with or after dessert, they are typically heavily sweetened and un-age ...
originating in
Venezuela
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and brought to nearby
Trinidad and Tobago
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, which has developed its own version,
Ponche de Crème. Recipes vary depending on the region, but main ingredients typically include milk, eggs, sugar,
rum, and other minor ingredients such as vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and lemon rind. A variant type is prepared with concentrated liquid coffee or
instant coffee powder. However, most references to the ''ponche crema'' name aim at a traditional commercial product created by chemist and perfumist, Eliodoro González P. from Caracas, Venezuela, in 1900, and whose recipe and manufacturing process are kept secret.
''Ponche crema'' is a beverage traditionally served during Christmas time, much as
eggnog
Eggnog (), historically also known as a milk punch or an egg milk punch when alcoholic beverages are added, is a rich, chilled, added sugar, sweetened, dairy-based sweetened beverage, beverage traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolk ...
is in the United States. It is usually served cold, in small cups, either as an
aperitif or a pousse-café.
See also
References
External links
"Ponche Crema" brand websiteAllrecipes' Ponche Crema Procedure
Cream liqueurs
Christmas food
Venezuelan alcoholic drinks
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Food and drink introduced in 1900