Traditional Madeira Island Poncha

In addition to the IGP Rum da Madeira, this liqueur is normally used with other ingredients that give unique characteristics to the PGI Poncha da Madeira, namely bee honey and a variety of fruits produced exclusively in the region, individually or in combination, which result in a harmony of aromas and tastes. Poncha is a typical Madeiran drink, which appeared on Madeira Island in the middle of the century. XVIII, by the hand of the English. Throughout the 19th century, poncha was a widely consumed drink among Madeiran families. Currently, the tradition of poncha is still very much alive among Madeirans and the instruments used as an auxiliary to prepare these drinks have not changed much in essence.