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You are here: Home » Recipes » Christmas & New Year's

Rompope (Mexican Eggnog)

Published: Dec 11, 2014 · Updated: Mar 22, 2019 by Mely Martínez

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 Do you love to drink a cup of delicious creamy eggnog around the holidays? If so, then you'll love this version of a Mexican Eggnog! Better known as Rompope, this drink recipe has a rich and spiced drink, popular in Mexico. Its' taste and texture resemble eggnog, made with milk, eggs, and Mexican spices. I love to serve it for the holidays! 

Rompope Mexican Eggnog
Mexican Eggnog Rompope

I read somewhere that when you move to another country, one of the things that you miss the most is the food from your homeland. You can adapt to the new climate, culture, and customs, but your taste for the food back home can never be replaced.

Sadly, it can sometimes be hard to recreate those meals, since not all of the ingredients are available to you.

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  • Frequently Asked Questions About Mexican Rompope
  • Mexican Rompope Recipe
  • How To Make Rompope Eggnog: Step By Step Tutorial
  • More Authentic Mexican Recipes To Enjoy
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

For us, one of the things we used to miss from Mexico the most was Rompope, a drink very similar to Eggnog. In Mexico, it is readily available at most supermarkets and liquor stores, but it was not easily found here in the States before. It didn’t seem too hard to make, so one day I gave it a shot, and the results were really good! And since then, I try to make it every December.

Nowadays, you can find Rompope sold at large wine & liquor stores like Total Wine and even online.

Some of the most popular Rompope Brands in Mexico are Santa Clara, Coronado, and the Holandesa Brand. Those are found in almost any grocery store in Mexico. It is believed that the Santa Clara Rompope was created by Clarisa's Nuns in the convent of Santa Clara, in the city of Puebla.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mexican Rompope

Before I share my "eggnog" recipe, here are a few questions I've been asked about this Mexican egg nog recipe.

What is Rompope?

A basic recipe for Rompope includes milk, egg yolks, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and some sort of alcohol. The different flavorings are nutmeg, vanilla, almonds, pecans, orange blossom water, clove, pine nuts, and even pistachios.

I hope you enjoy this drink with your friends and family during the holidays season.

Where does Rompope come from?

Rompope is a famous drink from the City of Puebla, in the state of the same name. Its origins go all the way back to colonial times when the nuns of the Santa Clara Convent used to prepare it for the priests and other religious authorities of the Catholic Church.

Over time, the drink’s popularity surpassed the convent walls, and the nuns sold it as a means of income, along with mole paste, candies, and other items that they prepared. Nowadays, Rompope (along with Tequila and Mezcal) has a privileged place among traditional Mexican drinks.

How long does this drink last in the refrigerator?

Store any leftovers you may have in sterilized bottles and they will last up to 1-½ months in the refrigerator.

Does Mexican eggnog use raw eggs?

Yes, Rompope uses raw eggs - but I don't leave them raw. I placed the raw eggs in the saucepan and cooked them just long enough to thicken the drink and cook the eggs so they are safe to drink.

Does Rompope have alcohol in it?

Yes, I like to add either rum or brandy to my eggnog drink. If you leave the alcohol out, it will still taste delicious! The alcohol is optional but highly recommended since that is the way it is made in Mexico.

How do you serve Rompope?

This drink is usually served at room temperature but some people like to enjoy it with some ice cubes. I prefer mine with a couple of ice cubes, too.

Mexican Rompope Recipe

Here is a list of ingredients you will need to make this drink...

  • Whole Milk
  • Sugar
  • Baking Soda
  • Mexican Cinnamon
  • Cloves
  • Egg Yolks
  • Ground Nutmeg
  • Vanilla
  • Rum or Brandy

Please note: For exact measurements of the ingredients listed above, scroll down to the recipe card located at the bottom of this post!

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Drink Tips:

  • You can adjust the amount of nutmeg to your personal taste. Usually, a pinch of ground nutmeg will be enough for most.
  • For an extra decorative touch, add a dash of freshly ground cinnamon at serving time.
  • The same concept applies to the amount of alcohol: you can reduce or increase the amount to fit your liking.
ingredients needed to make Mexican Rompope

How To Make Rompope Eggnog: Step By Step Tutorial

To make things easier for you, I am going to break down the directions to this recipe into sections.

Simmer The Milk and Spices

  • Mix milk, cinnamon, cloves, sugar, nutmeg, and a pinch of baking soda in a saucepan and stir.
  • Place saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Then, turn the heat to low and simmer for about 8-10 minutes, allowing the milk to absorb the cinnamon and cloves’ flavors.
  • Turn off the heat and remove the saucepan from the stove to cool.
starting the base for mexican eggnog

Beat In Egg Yolks

  • While the milk is cooling, beat the egg yolks until they are a pale yellow. You can use your mixer if you want for this step but it is not necessary.
  • Slowly pour the egg yolk mix into the already cooled milk and stir. Once it is completely incorporated, place the saucepan back on the stove and turn the heat on to medium-high, stirring frequently.
  • Cook the mixture, stirring frequently to avoid curdling, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture starts to become thick.
step by step tutorial for making rompope

Filter Out Extra Spices

  • Remove from heat and pass through a sieve to remove cinnamon sticks and cloves.
  • Add rum or brandy, and mix well.
  • Pour into another container with a lid and let it cool for a couple of hours and refrigerate.

Note: The Rompope will taste best if you let the flavors combine, by storing it in the fridge for 2 weeks. But, you can use it serve it away too!

straining eggnog

What To Serve With Rompope

Whenever I make this drink, I prefer to serve it with a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg.

This is traditionally a Christmas or holiday drink, so check out this list of Mexican holiday recipes that you can serve with it. Sopapillas are sweet and taste delicious with the creamy drink. Chocolate tamales are also very popular this time of year!

More Authentic Mexican Recipes To Enjoy

If you enjoyed this recipe for Rompope, take a look at some of these other authentic Mexican recipes:

  • Authentic Mexican Horchata
  • Guava Agua Fresca Drink
  • Prickly Pear Drink
  • White Atole With Milk
  • Mulled Wine Recipe

I hope you make this Mexican eggnog recipe! If this recipe was of any help to you, come back to let me know your experience. Please leave us a comment done below and tell us all about it!

¡Buen Provecho!
Mely

serving Mexican rompope with cinnamon stick

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Rompope (Mexican Eggnog)

Mely Martínez
A basic recipe for Rompope includes milk, egg yolks, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and some sort of alcohol. The different flavorings are nutmeg, vanilla, almonds, pecans, orange blossom water, clove, pine nuts and even pistachios. I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe.
4.58 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 Cups
Calories 336 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups 1 liter of whole milk
  • 1 cup 250 grams sugar
  • 1 pinch of baking soda
  • 1 stick of Mexican Cinnamon
  • 2 cloves
  • 12 egg yolks from large size eggs
  • ⅛ teaspoon of ground nutmeg*
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup 118 ml Rum or Brandy**

Instructions
 

  • Mix milk, cinnamon, cloves, sugar, nutmeg and the pinch of baking soda in a saucepan and stir. Place saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Then turn the heat to low and simmer for about 8-10 minutes, allowing the milk to absorb the cinnamon and cloves’ flavors.
  • Turn off the heat and remove saucepan from stove to cool.
  • While the milk is cooling, beat the egg yolks until they are a pale yellow. You can use your mixer if you want for this step.
  • Slowly pour the egg yolk mix into the already cooled milk and stir. Once it is completely incorporated, place saucepan back on the stove and turn the heat on to medium-high, stirring frequently. Cook the mixture, stirring frequently to avoid curdling, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture starts to become thick.
  • Remove from heat and pass through a sieve to remove cinnamon sticks and cloves. Add rum or brandy, and mix well. Pour into another container with a lid and let it cool for a couple of hours and refrigerate. The Rompope will taste best if you let the flavors combine, by storing it in the fridge for 2 weeks. But you can use it right away.

Serve sprinkled with a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg.

    Notes

    * You can adjust the amount of nutmeg to your personal taste. Usually, a pinch of ground nutmeg will be enough for most.
    ** The same concept applies to the amount of alcohol: you can reduce or increase the amount to fit your liking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 212mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 525IUCalcium: 213mgIron: 0.6mg
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    Comments

    1. patrick mcdonnal

      October 02, 2021 at 11:42 pm

      Well, for my first attempt at this delicious concoction, I have to brag a little and say it is SCREAMIN !!!
      Iv'e made egg nog and custard too many times to count, so this was a breeze to make, but the flavors all blend together nicely, putting plain old egg nog to bed.
      5 stars of 5
      Winner

      Reply
    2. Gabriel

      November 26, 2019 at 1:16 pm

      In your directions, there is no mention as to when to add the vanilla extract. I went ahead and added it in after all the cooking, since I imagine vanilla flavor could be lost by evaporation during a cooking process.
      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Mely Martínez

        November 27, 2019 at 8:00 am

        Hello Gabriel,
        Thanks a lot for catching that up. Yes, add it at the end of the cooking process. Happy Holidays!

        Reply
    3. Marcy

      November 18, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      I love rompope, but didn't know it could be flavored with orange blossom water! How would I adjust the ingredients for that?

      Reply
      • Mely Martínez

        November 22, 2019 at 7:56 am

        Hi Marcy,
        Substitute the vanilla extract teaspoon with orange blossom water.

        Reply
    4. Maria

      November 09, 2019 at 8:08 am

      hola Mely, una pregunta. Cual es la caducidad del rompope? Cuanto dura sin que se eche a perder?

      Reply
      • Mely Martínez

        November 22, 2019 at 8:03 am

        Hola María,
        A mi me a durado 6 semanas en el refrigerador. Nunca lo he dejado a temperatura ambiente.

        Reply
    5. Tomás L.

      December 22, 2018 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you, first time trying to make this drink at home. It is really good!

      Reply
    6. Esther

      July 26, 2018 at 10:15 pm

      5 stars
      We can find bottled rompope in Latino markets here in Arizona, but I'm sure the homemade tastes so much better. Since I'm the only one who likes it, will scale the recipe back. Sounds delicious!

      Reply
    7. Nora Ceccopieri

      December 12, 2014 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      Maravilloso Mely! Te felicito por esta gran receta que nos regalas!
      Abrazos!

      Reply
    8. Catherine

      December 12, 2014 at 2:24 am

      5 stars
      Eggnog is such a delicious part of the holidays. This sounds wonderful. Catherine

      Reply

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