Northern Rice
Refreshing and subtly sweet, with notes of pandan and sticky rice, custard, and shiso.
Inspired by: Classic Cocktail
Poncha Regional
Frothy muddled citrus with honey and Choeng Doi Blanc. Madeira's refreshing classic.
- Complexity
- 2/5
- Alcohol level
- Medium
- Type
- Sour
- Preparation
- Muddled
- Glass
- Stemless Coupe
- Ice
- None
Ingredients
Choeng Doi Blanc45 ml1.5 oz
Fresh lemon peel3g / 2 swaths
Fresh orange juice45 ml1.5 oz
Fresh lemon juice30 ml1 oz
Honey5 ml / 1 tsp
White sugar2.5 g / 1/2 tsp
Steps
- 01In a heavy pint glass, muddle lemon peel and sugar until uniform paste forms
- 02Add Choeng Doi Blanc, lemon juice, orange juice and honey
- 03Hold wooden spoon between palms and spin in mixture until integrated and frothy
- 04Taste and adjust lemon or honey to balance
- 05Strain through sieve into small stemmed glass or over ice
Notes
A regional Portuguese specialty from Madeira that plays beautifully with agricultural spirits. The muddled citrus oils create a silky texture. Traditionally served without ice just south of room temperature, though modern versions incorporate crushed ice.
Batched Version: Multiply all ingredients by desired yield and chill components before serving. Muddle to order for best froth, or muddle in batches and serve fresh.
History
Poncha originated in colonial Madeira as a way to preserve citrus juices and sugar from the island's agricultural bounty. The drink evolved organically as sailors, settlers and sugar workers created refreshing drinks from locally available ingredients. It remains a staple at roadside bars and celebrations on the island.
This Choeng Doi Blanc adaptation honors the original's agricultural DNA while capturing your spirit's delicate sugarcane character. The muddling technique unlocks aromatic compounds that echo the terroir in your distillery's products.
In the bottle
Choeng Doi Blanc. Perpetual blend, edition no. 2. Pure sugarcane juice, copper pot and column still. 70 cL.
Choeng Doi Blanc
