Gran Ponche Mexicano Tamarind Ponche
Gran Ponche Mexicano Tamarind Ponche is artisanal Mexican ponche in a bottle — a 12% ABV (24 proof) 750mL rum-based liqueur from Comala, Colima, built on a generations-old family recipe led by Grandma María. Ponche navideño is the warm, fruity holiday punch of Mexican Christmas; this is its ready-to-pour form: cane neutral spirits, tamarind (tamarindus indica), sugar, and a pinch of salt, made with fruit from the "Pueblo Blanco de América." 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), tamarind, sugar, salt — NOT tequila
- Origin: Comala, Colima, Mexico — artisanal family recipe led by Grandma María
- Style: ponche navideño — Mexico's festive holiday fruit punch tradition
- Serve: shake before serving; keep refrigerated
The Taste of a Colima Christmas
Ponche navideño simmers all December in Mexican kitchens — fruit, piloncillo, spices, served warm at posadas. Gran Ponche Mexicano bottles that conviviality: a family recipe carried generation to generation, fruit-forward and warmly spiced, ready to pour. The tamarind expression leads with the fruit's robust tanginess. Browse more liqueurs or see everything from Gran Ponche Mexicano at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Retailer copy: "robust tanginess of tamarind takes center stage, complemented by a symphony of tropical fruits and a nuanced spice medley" — warm, convivial, festive.
How to Enjoy
Served chilled or warmed gently like traditional ponche. Shake before serving and keep refrigerated after opening. Splash into sparkling water or prosecco for a holiday spritz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gran Ponche Mexicano a tequila?
No — it's a rum-based liqueur made from cane neutral spirits, not agave. Some retailers mislabel it; the brand's own label confirms the rum base.
What is ponche?
Ponche navideño is Mexico's traditional Christmas punch — a warm, fruity, spiced drink served at holiday gatherings. This is a ready-to-pour version of that tradition.
How strong is it?
12% ABV (24 proof) — a light, sessionable liqueur.
A Colima family recipe in every pour — order Gran Ponche Mexicano Tamarind Ponche from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.