Ponche de Crème (Trinidad's Eggnog)

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
• 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• 6 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon aromatic bitters
• 0.75 cup canned evaporated milk
• 1.5 cups rum

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir in rum and bitters and sprinkle with nutmeg. Transfer to a bottle and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Step 2

Serve over crushed ice.

Step 3

Beat eggs and lime zest in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Gradually pour in condensed milk while continuing to mix, and then pour in evaporated milk.