Gran Ponche Mexicano Passion Fruit Ponche
Gran Ponche Mexicano Passion Fruit Ponche is the maracuyá expression of the line — a 12% ABV (24 proof) 750mL rum-based Mexican ponche liqueur from Comala, Colima, made from the same generations-old family recipe led by Grandma María. Where the tamarind leans sweet-sour, the passion fruit (passiflora, known locally as maracuyá) brings bold, tangy tropical fruit — grown and hand-picked in small batches around the "Pueblo Blanco de América," inspired by the fruit's Brazilian origins. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 12% ABV (24 proof) — 750mL
- Base: cane neutral spirits (rum-based liqueur), passion fruit juice, salt — NOT tequila
- Origin: Comala, Colima, Mexico — artisanal family recipe led by Grandma María
- Fruit: maracuyá (passion fruit / passiflora), hand-picked in small batches
- Serve: shake before serving; keep refrigerated
Maracuyá, the Colima Way
Passion fruit's story in Mexico runs through places like Comala, where small-fruit farmers grow and hand-pick maracuyá in small batches for this ponche. The expression is the tropical counterpoint to the tamarind: bolder, tangier, with that unmistakable passion-fruit perfume. Same family recipe, different fiesta. Explore more liqueurs or the full Gran Ponche Mexicano range at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Retailer copy: "bold, tangy notes of passion fruit take center stage, harmonizing elegantly with hints of tropical fruits and a delicate blend of spices" — vibrant, fiesta-like, tropical.
How to Enjoy
Chilled neat, over ice with a lime wedge, or lengthened with sparkling water. Warmed gently it turns into true ponche navideño. Shake before serving; keep refrigerated after opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does maracuyá taste like?
Bold, tangy, and aromatic — the unmistakable tropical perfume of passion fruit with a tart-sweet bite.
Is this the same strength as the Tamarind?
Yes — both are 12% ABV (24 proof), 750mL, from the same Comala family recipe.
Is it gluten-free / how is it sweetened?
The back label lists sugar among the ingredients with cane neutral spirits and salt — shake before serving.
Tropical fiesta in a bottle — get Gran Ponche Mexicano Passion Fruit Ponche at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.