4-5 small to medium pears
Tejocotes (2 cups)
Tequila (optional)
You might be familiar with most of the items, but unless you’ve spent time south of the border, it’s likely you’ve never heard of Tejocotes and Changungas. You can make a pretty good ponche without them, but if you really want the authentic flavor, you can find these at most Hispanic grocery stores.
(Don't be nervous. Just tell them you're making Christmas punch and they'll help you out, I promise.)
Don’t worry about being too precise. Recipes vary from region to region, and even town to town and household to household.