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Rompope (Mexican Eggnog)
5 from 3 votes

Rompope (Mexican Eggnog)

Enjoy the holidays with a homemade version of Mexican eggnog that's as rich and creamy as any eggnog you can buy in a store.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 251 kcal
Course: Drinks, Cocktails
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk whole
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 clove whole
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 egg large yolks
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup rum optional, or brandy

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of whole milk, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 whole cloves, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat until the milk is steaming but not boiling, stirring often.
  2. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the milk. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and let the milk simmer gently for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors. Stir occasionally.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the spiced milk cool for about 15 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk 6 large egg yolks until they are pale yellow and slightly thickened.
  6. Slowly pour about 1 cup of the warm (not hot) spiced milk into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
  7. Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining spiced milk, stirring constantly.
  8. Return the saucepan to low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil or it may split.
  9. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
  10. Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the cinnamon stick and cloves.
  11. If using, stir in 1/2 cup of rum or brandy.
  12. Let the rompope cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled. Serve cold.

Nutrition Information

Calories 251kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 160mg (53%) Sodium 54mg (2%) Potassium 202mg (4%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 394IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.02mg (0%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251

% Daily Value*

Calories 251kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 160mg 53%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Potassium 202mg 4%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 394IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.02mg 0%
Calcium 173mg 17%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.