Mexican Rompope

Mexican Rompope is a creamy, spiced holiday drink that’s comforting, delicious and festive. Made with simple ingredients like milk, egg yolks, and warm spices, this traditional Mexican favorite can also be made dairy-free for everyone to enjoy. Whether you sip it warm or chilled, with a splash of rum or alcohol-free, this recipe is a true holiday classic.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 55

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

pot
Mesh-sieve strainer
Wooden Spoon
whisk

Ingredients

8 cups whole milk or sub plant-based milk
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
¾-1 cup cane sugar
1 Ceylon cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/16 teaspoon salt (just a pinch)
8 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Rum or Brandy (Optional)

Instructions

Add milk and baking soda to a large pot.
Mix on medium heat and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, mix in ¾ cup of sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, ground nutmeg and salt.
Lower heat to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to mix occasionally to keep the milk from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Set aside for 20 minutes to cool.
In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks.
Gradually whisk the egg yolks into the warm milk mixture, a little at a time, to temper the eggs.
Return the mixture to the stove and cook over very low heat for 15 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens slightly.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
Mix in vanilla.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until chilled.
If desired, add your desired amount of rum or brandy to each serving once chilled.

Notes

Rompope is typically served chilled or at room temperature in clear glasses. However, you can choose to not chill it and serve it warm if you'd like.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 27.5gProtein: 9.9gFat: 14.1gSaturated Fat: 6.5gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 189mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15.2gCalcium: 393mgIron: 2mg