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Havana Punch for Kids

Jorge Castillo: Kids are big part of every Cuban celebration.

Raúl Musibay: Our families are very important to us, and everybody is included.

Glenn Lindgren: While the adults tend to drink adult-type beverages, the kids like to drink soft drinks and on special occasions delicious tropical fruit punches.

Raúl Musibay: This delicious punch recipe includes lemon sherbet, which gives it a real kick.

Jorge Castillo: Why not make a big batch for your next Cuban party? Your kids will love you for it!

How to Make the Best Ponche Habana Para los Niños (Havana Punch)


Havana Punch – Ponche Habana Para los Niñoss

By Three Guys From Miami



Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: 8-12 servings

A delicious tropical fruit punch for the kids.

INGREDIENTS:

Syrup

1 cup water
1/4 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 whole cloves

Punch

2 cans ice cold ginger ale
1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1 quart lemon sherbet, soft

To make syrup:

In a saucepan, bring one cup water to boiling and stir in honey. Add nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves, stirring thoroughly. Reduce heat and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly thickened. Remove syrup from heat and let cool to room temperature. Remove the whole cloves and place syrup in refrigerator to chill.

To make punch:

Put the juices and the sherbet (softened at room temperature) in a large punchbowl and stir together. Add the spiced syrup and ginger ale. Serve immediately over ice.

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