Poncha

Poncha image
Serve in
a Collins glass...
2 spoon Runny honey
2½ shot Torres Aqua d'Or aguardiente
1 shot Freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ shot Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
1½ shot Freshly squeezed orange juice
1½ shot Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
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How to make:

STIR honey with aguardiente base of shaker to dissolve honey. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and strain into ice filled glass.

Garnish:

Orange wedge

Comment:

This citrus refresher is reputedly an excellent cold remedy.

Origin:

My adaptation of a traditional drink from the island of Madeira.

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