VenezuelaMediumParty jug

Ponche Crema

Venezuela's Christmas eggnog.

LevelMedium
MethodHeat
GlassRocks
Serves8

Ingredients

  • 4Egg yolkUse a very fresh egg.
  • 200 mlCondensed milk
  • 400 mlMilk
  • 150 mlDark rum
  • 1 pinchCinnamon powder

Plus ice.

Bar tools

  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.

How to make a Ponche Crema

  1. Whisk the egg yolks with the milk in a pan.
  2. Heat gently, stirring all the time, until it thickens slightly. Don't boil.
  3. Cool, then stir in the condensed milk, rum and cinnamon.
  4. Chill and serve cold.

Garnish: Cinnamon dust

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