Ponche de PiñaThis is a convenient way to make a refreshing non-alcoholic punch for any occasion. Frozen pineapple juice takes out the work of preparing, peeling, and blending fresh pineapple, when in this case, frozen juice works very well. For the punch, dilute a 12-ounce container of frozen pineapple juice with only 2 cans of water, not 3 cans as directed on the container.
Easy Pineapple Punch
Ponche de PiñaThis is a convenient way to make a refreshing non-alcoholic punch for any occasion. Frozen pineapple juice takes out the work of preparing, peeling, and blending fresh pineapple, when in this case, frozen juice works very well. For the punch, dilute a 12-ounce container of frozen pineapple juice with only 2 cans of water, not 3 cans as directed on the container.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
Makes 8 servings
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks Mexican canela or Ceylon variety preferred
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 12-ounce can frozen pineapple concentrate diluted with 2 cans of water
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 lime thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, simmer the sugar, water, cinnamon sticks and cloves about 10 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves.
- Pour liquid into a large pitcher.
- Stir in the pineapple and the orange juices.
- Add the lime slices.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serve cold with ice cubes.