ROMPOPE (MEXICAN MILK, EGG, SPICE, AND LIQUOR PUNCH)

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Rompope is served chilled, often over ice, but it can be served warm, which is how I prefer it when cold weather sets in. Either way, it's rich, velvety, fragrant, and certainly full of cheer.

Provided by María Del Mar Sacasa

Categories     Milk/Cream     Rum     Alcoholic     Egg     Nut     Christmas     Cocktail     Tree Nut     Almond     Winter     Christmas Eve     Drink

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup blanched almonds
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
6 cups whole milk
2 cinnamon sticks
Rind of 1 lemon*
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
8 large egg yolks
1 cup white rum or aguardiente**
*Remove the lemon rind with a vegetable peeler, being careful to avoid the white pith, which will impart a bitter flavor.
**Aguardiente literally means "burning water" in Spanish. It is a strong (29% or higher) spirit distilled from fruits, grains, and commonly sugarcane. It's available at most liquor stores.

Steps:

  • Pulse almonds with 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a food processor until ground to a fine paste.
  • Bring milk, cinnamon, lemon rind, vanilla, and baking soda to a boil over medium-high heat in a large heavy-bottom saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks, the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar, and ground almonds until thick and pale. Remove cinnamon and lemon rind and discard. Whisking constantly, slowly add the milk to the yolk mixture.
  • Return mixture to pan and cook over low heat, constantly stirring and scraping the bottom and sides of the pan, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • Stir in rum or aguardiente. Serve.

Sheriff Mashabela
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This rompope is a delicious and festive way to celebrate the holidays. It's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.


Sisters4life
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I love the versatility of this rompope. You can serve it chilled, over ice, or even warm. It's also great in cocktails.


kacey murphy
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This rompope is the perfect gift for the holidays. It's delicious, festive, and sure to be appreciated.


hassan shifaan
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This rompope is very boozy! Be careful not to overdo it.


Emma Wilkinson
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My rompope didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. I think I overcooked the egg yolks.


Mesay Mes
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my rompope turned out too thick. I had to add more milk to thin it out.


Asfa Ashraf
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This rompope is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible and it's sure to impress your guests.


Laurent Kabagahe
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I've made this rompope several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink to serve at a party or to enjoy on a cold winter night.


Sia Tali
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This rompope is a great way to use up leftover egg yolks. I always have a few extra yolks after making meringues or macarons, and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Abdul Rehman Azm
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This rompope is the perfect drink to serve at a holiday party. It's festive, delicious, and sure to put everyone in a good mood.


Chitra Karki
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I'm not a big fan of eggnog, but I really enjoyed this rompope. It's much smoother and less cloying.


Adakuru Betty Catherine
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This rompope is delicious, but it's definitely not for everyone. It's very rich and creamy, so it's best enjoyed in small sips.


Shofukil Rj
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The spices in this rompope are a bit overpowering. I would use less cinnamon and nutmeg next time.


supreme lamar (vloneswrldx)
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This rompope is a little too sweet for my taste. I'll probably cut back on the sugar next time.


Hasanul Karim
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I love that this recipe uses real ingredients. No artificial flavors or preservatives here! It tastes like something my grandma would make.


Shah Tamim
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This rompope is incredibly easy to make. I had it ready in less than 30 minutes. It's the perfect last-minute dessert or party drink.


Super Sports
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I've never had rompope before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's delicious! The flavors of the egg, milk, spices, and liquor all come together perfectly.


Luv Muffin
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This rompope is the perfect holiday drink! It's creamy, flavorful, and has just the right amount of spice. I made it for my family's Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.