Rompope facts for kids
Rompope is a yummy, creamy drink that tastes a bit like eggnog. It's made with eggs, milk, and vanilla flavouring. The egg yolks give it a pretty yellow color. This traditional drink is popular in many countries, especially Mexico, where many people believe it was first made in old convents in the city of Puebla.
The name rompope comes from the word rompon, which was a Spanish drink similar to eggnog that came to Mexico. The Spanish version often used rum, which is where the "rom" part of the name comes from. You can also find similar drinks called rompopo in places like Honduras, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Belize. For example, in Salcaja, Guatemala, there's a well-known version of rompope. In South America, Chile has popular drinks like rompon and cola de mono (monkey's tail). Cola de mono has coffee, so it's dark instead of yellow, but it still has other ingredients found in rompope.
Where Did Rompope Come From?
Rompope is one of many creamy drinks made with egg yolk, milk, sugar, and sometimes alcohol. These kinds of drinks are often enjoyed during celebrations, especially in Mexico and other parts of the Americas. Other similar drinks include Dutch advocaat and English eggnog. English eggnog came from an older drink called "posset," which was a mix of milk and sherry. American eggnog, made with rum or bourbon, is also quite similar to rompope.
Many countries have their own versions of rompope, often using local spirits. But in Mexico, rompope became super popular and well-known. Mexican rompope is still a favorite drink among local people. You can find several popular brands of this drink sold in stores all over the world.
Mexican rompope is a great example of recipes that were created in convents during the time when Spain ruled Mexico. It's believed that the very first Mexican rompope was made in the Convento de Santa Clara in Puebla during the 1600s.
Where Can You Find Rompope?
Rompope is made by companies all over Mexico, and you can buy it any time of the year. Even though store-bought brands are common, many families still prefer to make rompope at home. People sometimes add different ingredients to their rompope to make it special. These can include pecans, almonds, walnuts, cinnamon, pine nuts, vanilla, or even strawberry and other local flavors.
Besides holidays, people drink rompope during family celebrations. It's not just a drink; rompope is also used in desserts or poured over them as a topping. You can find commercial rompope in the United States, especially in states near Mexico. It's also available in some other countries, along with other similar drinks.
See also
- Advocaat
- Cola de mono
- Coquito
- Eggnog
- Eierpunsch
- Kogel mogel
- Ponche crema
- Puebla cuisine
- Zabaione, also known as Zabaglione
