LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2021

PITCHER THIS

EL PONCHE

Named after the Spanish trans- lation of “punch,” this tropical drink features smooth rum, nutty sherry and pineapple juice with a generous shaking of Angostura bitters, which rounds everything out with its spicy complexity. When cutting up the pineapple, remember to save the choicest leaves for a garnish. ⁄ cup (125 mL) aged Spanish- style rum, such as Flor de Caña 7 Year Rum Gran Reserva ( LCBO 402818, $34.95) ⁄ cup (125 mL) dry amontillado sherry 2 ⁄ cups (625 mL) pineapple juice ⁄ cup (60 mL) strained fresh lemon juice ⁄ cup (60 mL) Simple Syrup (recipe page 264) 8 dashes Angostura bitters 2 cups (500 mL) ice cubes, plus more for serving 5 thin slices lemon 5 thin pineapple wedges, plus more for garnish Pineapple leaves for garnish 1 Pour rum, sherry, pineapple juice, lemon juice, Simple Syrup and bitters into a 64 oz (1.89 L) glass pitcher. Cover and refriger- ate for up to 24 hours. 2 When ready to serve, add ice to pitcher. Add lemon slices and pineapple wedges. Lightly stir. 3 To serve, strain into chilled hurricane glasses filled with ice. Garnish with pineapple wedges and leaves.

Makes 4 to 6 drinks

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HOLIDAY 2021 FOOD & DRINK