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Holidays » Christmas Recipes » Rompope – Mexican Eggnog

Rompope – Mexican Eggnog

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Rompope is the Mexican version of eggnog, spiked with rum. This creamy egg based drink is often served during the Christmas season for Las Posadas.  My mom loves Rompope and always made sure to purchase extra bottles for the Holiday season with every trip we made to Mexico.  Mi abuelita loves to sip Rompope on chilly evenings spent chatting on her porch.  It never feels quite like Christmas until we have our first sip of Rompope.

 

Rompope originated in Puebla, Mexico in the 1600’s at the Convento de Santa Clara.  The nuns prepared Rompope to welcome guests to the convent.  The nuns appealed to the Mother Superior and soon began making Rompope daily. With the rising popularity the nuns began to bottle the Rompope to raise money for the convent.  The love for Rompope quickly spread throughout Mexico with each region creating new variations.  Flavors include chocolate, vanilla, pine nuts, almonds or cinnamon.

 

In Mexico Rompope is enjoyed throughout the year.  Rompope is drizzled over raspas, made into gelatina, ice cream, paletas or served with fruit.  You can find a pre made mix in your local grocery store, but why bother? This recipe from Fany Gerson is very easy and the results are amazing. Make sure to make an extra batch to add to your next Tres Leches cake. Enjoy!

 

 

My mom stashed her Rompope bottles in the kitchen cabinets over the fridge.  When visiting her for Thanksgiving she pulled out a bottle to ask if we wanted a sip.  This is one of Mexico’s most popular brands.  

 

 

 

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Rompope Mexican Eggnog
recipe adapted from My Sweet Mexico by Fany Gerson
Author: Vianney Rodriguez
Ingredients
  • 1 quart milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Pinch of baking soda
  • 1 3inch piece canela
  • 8 egg yolks
  • ½ cup dark rum or brandy
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract optional
Instructions
  1. Combine milk, sugar, baking soda, and canela in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Decrease the heat and cook for 30 minutes at a soft boil; it will reduce to about 3 cups. In a heatproof bowl, whisk the eggs yolks lightly by hand and slowly pour in 1 cup of the hot milk mixture, whisking continuously.
  3. Return the mixture to the pot and cook over low heat, stirring often until the mixture has thickened slightly and resembles the consistency of half- and- half, 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Remove from the heat and immediately pour into a bowl placed in an ice bath to chill.
  5. Discard the canela and gently whisk in the rum and vanilla.
  6. Chill completely before serving.

 

Love Fany? We do! Here’s two of our favorite recipes from Fany

 

Mazapanes de Cacahuate

Ponche Navideno 

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Melissa B. { hungryfoodlove } says

    December 26, 2012 at 10:46 am

    I love to hear about how other Latin American countries make special recipes like this their own. Many recipes share a common background and I am fascinated by the similarities. Like this Rompope and the Dominican Christmas Ponche. I linked to your recipe in this post. Thanks! http://hungryfoodlove.com/2012/12/24/ponche-spiked-eggnog/

    Reply
  2. OysterCulture says

    December 23, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    Sounds divine – and I am loving that cookbook, My Sweet Mexico

    Reply
  3. zibi says

    December 8, 2011 at 8:55 am

    I am so looking forward to egg nog this season. Last Year I was pregnant so drinking raw eggs was not a good idea… But I love egg nog. This sounds even better so i’ll make both!

    Thanks for sharing another beautiful flavour of your culture 🙂

    Reply
  4. Monet says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    I can see why this is a favorite. It looks and sounds just perfect for a night like tonight. I’m having a cookie party this weekend, and I will have to give this recipe a try. I’m sure everyone will love it!

    Reply
  5. Leslie @ La Cocina de Leslie says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    I just bought Fany’s book last week, mainly because I wanted to try this recipe. If I make it, I don’t think I’m going to want to share with Hubby and the rest of the family. 😛

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  6. Mari says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:24 am

    It looks delicious! Very similar to our ponche recipe! Baking soda… I didn’t know it called for some. It must make a big difference in texture and taste.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Angie@Angiesrecipes says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Never had Mexican eggnog…would love to try one too!

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  8. Christy says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    What a lovely thing this is; Mexican eggnog 🙂 Sounds interesting to me, would love to try some 😉

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  9. Claudia says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    This is almost to the identical to the egg nog I used to make before we all got terrified of salmonella! Now, I don’t dare use raw egg yolks in anything. Sigh. I can attest that this is incredibly delicious.

    Reply
  10. Christine says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Oh this drink looks so enticing and perfect for holiday season with the cinnamon and touch of rum.

    Reply
  11. Carolyn Jung says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    OMG, I can just imagine how good this would be formed into paletas. Gotta hunt some down at my local Latin grocery store. 😉

    Reply
  12. tigerfish says

    December 6, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    I learn about eggnog only quite recently and today another new aspect of eggnog for me – Rompope! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  13. A Canadian Foodie says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    Love the recipe luv for Fany at the end of your post, V! This is one of those recipes that I would LOVE to taste and drink and enjoy – but after reading the ingredients could not. It is so so so rich! But, I think I will make it anyway (wink). I need not tell my guests what is in it. It sounds and looks like heaven.
    🙂 and thanks for the intro to Fany!
    Valerie

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    • Vianney says

      December 6, 2011 at 2:35 pm

      Hi Val!! I know super rich, but the Holidays are for treating ourselves, lol!! I owe you a email, sending it soon..Thanks!! I love Fany happy to introduce her to you!!

      Reply
  14. Kristen says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    What a festive drink! It is so much fun to see the traditional Christmas foods and drinks from places I have not visited.

    Reply
  15. Magic of Spice says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    I have never made eggnog before, but it sounds like fun 🙂 Love the idea of the flavor varieties…pine nuts? 🙂
    Gorgeous shot!
    Big hugs

    Reply
  16. rebecca says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    great drink and love the image of your Grandma on the porch

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  17. Susan says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:56 am

    I love eggnog during the holidays but have never tried making it myself. This sounds absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  18. Moinette says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:47 am

    I think you’re psychic. I got online today intending to find an eggnog recipe, and this sounds amazing! I’m loving the lights in that pic, so pretty with the glass.

    xx

    Reply
  19. Mary says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:19 am

    What a perfect holiday drink. It really sounds delicious. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary

    Reply
  20. Sugar-Free recipes says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:42 am

    I wonder if I can make a sugar-free rompope! In Peru a lot of nuns sell the stuff they make too. Always delicious.

    Reply
  21. Lea Ann says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:41 am

    I’m getting ready to make my own Eggnog. Love this version and the history.

    Reply
  22. Joanne says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:59 am

    After reading this, I’m pretty sure the only way to enjoy eggnog is spiked with rum. Also, totally necessary to deal with family holiday functions! 😛

    Reply
  23. Heavenly Housewife says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:04 am

    What a fascinating twist on a classic, love the addition of cinnamon. Sounds like a real treat.
    *kisses* HH

    Reply
  24. denise fletcher says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:17 am

    Hey chica 🙂 Long time no see! Hope life is treating you nice. Been under the radar for a while, but still alive and kicking otherwise.

    I love what you’ve done with your place and that pic of the rompope (how adorable is that name?) is drop dead gorgeous!

    Reply
  25. Von says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:14 am

    I’ve never actually had eggnog before, but this looks so creamy and delicious, I’m interested now! Love the sound of 8 egg yolks too 😉 haha….

    Reply
  26. Muy Bueno Cookbook says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    I love eggnog and this recipe sounds so easy and yumsters! I will give this a try. Rompope while decorating the Christmas tree would be perfect.

    Reply
  27. Jes Sofia Valle says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    I was just talking about this with my family during Thanks giving! so yumm!

    Reply
  28. DessertForTwo says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    I didn’t know there was a Mexican version of eggnog! I’m so intrigued!

    Reply
  29. Comiendo en LA says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    Qué delicia!! Me fascina el eggnog!

    Reply
  30. Lori Lynn says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    Can’t believe I never heard of this. I’ve spent some Christmas’ in Mexico…
    Love your photos Vianney.
    LL

    Reply
  31. lisarenata says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    Rompope, rompope- I love ROMPOPE!!! I haven’t made it in several years, thanks for the recipe I totally have to make it this Christmas!!!!

    Reply
  32. Bren says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    never heard of it but I do love me some eggnog and homemade is always best! Great bottle!

    Reply
  33. Itzel Yagual says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Hello and wow!
    I love eggnog and would sure love to try this one! Are you sending out samples?? lol J/K

    Reply
  34. Belinda @zomppa says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Great way to spice it up!

    Reply
  35. Mercedes @BeChicMag says

    December 5, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    I want some rompope this holiday! I always say I want eggnog but I don’t like it too strong.

    Reply
  36. 5 Star Foodie says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Absolutely a must try for the holidays, I would love this version with rum, awesome!

    Reply
  37. Ericka says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:07 am

    I can use a big mug of that right about now. I’m going to try and make my own this year. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  38. Stefanie says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:37 am

    Yummy! I love homemade eggnog… sooo much better than store bought. And this looks amazing! Love the Mexican twist. Never heard of it but sounds delish!

    Reply
  39. Heather @girlichef says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:27 am

    This is the rompope we make, too! Hubs and I love it…it’s that time again. 🙂

    Reply
  40. yummychunklet says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:42 am

    Looks delicious! Mexican hot chocolate was delicious, so I can only imagine how great this tastes!

    Reply
  41. Lia says

    December 5, 2011 at 6:17 am

    Looks and sounds really good!!!
    Cheers,
    Lia.

    Reply
  42. Rosa says

    December 5, 2011 at 6:01 am

    I’d love to taste that Mexican eggnog!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply

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