General Information
Ponche Kuba is an exotic Caribbean cream liqueur with a rich, creamy character and a sweet, spicy touch. This liqueur originated on the island of Curaçao and combines cream, sugar, egg yolk, Caribbean rum, and spices into a tropical-flavored treat. The name “Ponche” refers to traditional drinks based on milk or eggs, often served during festive occasions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Ponche Kuba is the perfect alternative for those who enjoy Baileys, Advocaat, or other creamy liqueurs but are looking for a more southern, spicier, and slightly more adventurous profile.
Flavor Profile
Golden yellow and creamy in color. On the nose, rich aromas of condensed milk, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, and rum. On the palate, this liqueur is sweet, velvety soft, and lightly spicy, with a creamy structure, a tropical character, and a warm, full finish.
A wonderfully nostalgic liqueur with a sunny twist.
Serving Advice
Serving temperature: chilled, with ice, or in cocktails
Ideal for:
- Pure as a dessert drink
- With ice cubes or mixed with milk
- In coffee or hot chocolate
- Over ice or in Caribbean desserts
Fun Fact
Ponche Kuba was developed in the 1940s by the Cuban liqueur maker Don Jaime Sprock, and gained fame throughout the Caribbean and Europe in the following decades. The addition of rum and egg yolk gives the liqueur its characteristic fullness and tropical character – loved in both cold and warm seasons.