Dairy Free Pumpkin Ponche De Creme

This traditional drink for the Christmas season takes a dairy-free approach and features local pumpkin. Spices are infused with the coconut milk, and a few dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters add a rich flavor to this holiday classic. This Dairy Free Pumpkin Ponche de Creme can be enjoyed as a warm drink or over ice for a refreshing cocktail.

Dairy Free Pumpkin Ponche de Creme

Ingredients

2 lbs Pumpkin, peel and cut into 1-inch cubes
5 cups Coconut Milk
1 cup Sugar
1 tsp Lime zest
2 tsp Cornstarch
1 1/2 cups Fernandes Black Label Rum
4 dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters
Bayleaf, Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg to your preference

Method

1. In a pot and on medium heat, add coconut milk, pumpkin and all spices and bring to a simmer.

2. Add sugar and lime zest to mix.

3. Once the pumpkin is cooked, make a slurry with the cornstarch by adding some of the hot liquid to the cornstarch and mix. Add mixture to the pot and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.

4. In a blender, puree the pumpkin coconut milk until smooth and creamy.

5. Transfer to a jug, add Fernandes Black Label Rum and a few dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters.

6. Stir well and Enjoy!