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Poncha

Poncha is a traditional alcoholic drink from the island of Madeira, made with aguardente de cana , honey, sugar, and either orange juice or lemon juice. Some varieties include other fruit juices. It is mixed together with a mixing tool created in Madeira officially called a mexelote but more commonly known as a caralhinho (little cock), a type of muddler. Caipirinha is based on poncha. It is said in Madeira that poncha cures the common cold and people are encouraged to drink it if they have cold-like symptoms.

Source: Wikipedia