Mexican eggnog recipe with Quebec rum

Rompope is a famous drink that originated in the city of Puebla, in the state of the same name. Its origins date back to colonial times, when the nuns of the Convent of Santa Clara prepared it for priests and other religious authorities of the Catholic Church. In time, the popularity of this drink spread beyond the walls of the convent, and the nuns sold it as a means of subsistence, alongside the cookies, sweets, and other foods they prepared. Today, Rompope (along with Tequila and Mezcal) holds a special place among traditional Mexican drinks.

Whether it’s this winter season or throughout the year, I hope you enjoy this drink in the company of your friends and family. For this Rompope (Mexican eggnog) recipe, we chose to use a Quebec rum to bring a local touch to this Mexican drink.

Ingredients

• 4 cups of 3.25% milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 pinch baking soda
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 12 egg yolks
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon liquid vanilla
• 1/2 cup of Rosemont Blanc Quebec Rum

Preparation

1. In a saucepan, combine the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, sugar, nutmeg and a little baking soda. Stir well. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the temperature and let it cook for about 8-10 minutes, letting the milk infuse with the flavors.
2. Remove the pan from the heat to let it cool. While the milk is cooling, beat the egg yolks until they turn pale yellow. You can use a blender if you want for this step.
3. Slowly pour the lightly mixed egg yolks into the cooled milk and stir. Once everything is fully incorporated, return the pan to the heat to medium-high, stirring frequently. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the milk starts to thicken.
4. Remove from the heat and strain the mixture through a colander to remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Add Quebec rum and vanilla. Pour into another container, cover and let cool for a few hours. Rompope will taste better if you let the flavors blend. You can keep it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, but you can also enjoy it right away.
5. Serve the Rompope with a pinch of cinnamon or ground nutmeg. You can adjust the amount of nutmeg to your personal taste. In general, a pinch of ground nutmeg is enough. Similarly, the amount of alcohol can be adjusted to your preferences.

Enjoy this traditional Mexican drink and its unique blend of flavors!