Ponche de Crème (Trinidad's Eggnog)
Description
Ponche de crème is Trinidad's traditional Christmas drink that's rich, creamy, and generously spiked with rum for a festive drink similar to eggnog.
Ingredients
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6 large eggs, beaten
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2 teaspoons grated lime zest
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3 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
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3/4 cup canned evaporated milk
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1 1/2 cups rum
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1 tablespoon aromatic bitters
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1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Directions
1
Beat eggs and lime zest in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2
Gradually pour in condensed milk while continuing to mix, and then pour in evaporated milk.
3
Stir in rum and bitters and sprinkle with nutmeg. Transfer to a bottle and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
4
Serve over crushed ice.