We drink rompope every Christmas, but do we know where it comes from?

One of the favorite drinks during the holiday season is undoubtedly rompope. This egg-based liqueur has a sweet taste and a consistency similar to that of thick cream. The blend of vanilla with cinnamon and almond gives it a very special aroma and a flavor that is especially appealing on the coldest days. 🎁 BC Egg Nog is here! Try this great Festive recipe!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ SERVINGS: ⠀ 6⠀ Ingredients⠀ 1 quart eggnog ⠀ 3/4 cups Grand Marnier⠀ 1/2 cups orange juice ⠀ 1 teaspoon grated orange peel (finely)⠀ nutmeg (freshly grated)⠀ ⠀ Directions:⠀ In a large pitcher, whisk together 1 quart eggnog, 3/4 cup Grand Marnier, 1/2 cup orange juice and 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel. Serve cold, garnished with freshly grated nutmeg.⠀ ⠀ #gordonfoodservice #alwaysatyourtable #local #eggnog #christmas A photo posted by Gordon Food Service BC (@gordonfoodservicebc) on Nov 2, 2016 at 1:48 PDT Credit: gordonfoodservicebc Learn more about the history of rompope: When the Spaniards arrived, they brought with them products and foods that were unknown on the American continent: hens, cows, spices, sugar cane, etc. With the mixture of American products with European ones and the integration of techniques and processing from both cultures, very interesting flavor combinations emerged, giving rise to the mestizaje of food.   #Rompope #Artisanal 😍 the most delicious!!! Perfect for sharing at #Christmas ❤️ perfect for gifting! 🎁🍾 $10 impossible not to try! More info via direct message or whatsapp 0987224788 #cinnamonandlemon #toodelicious #instagood #instamoment #christmas #eggnog #eggnogseason A photo posted by Canela y Limón! (@canela.y.limon) on Oct 17, 2016 at 6:55 PDT Credit: canela.y.limon The new ingredients quickly began to integrate into the daily life of the colonial period, and soon all households started adapting their eating habits. However, the gastronomic mestizaje was not limited to homes, as it also reached monasteries and residences of nuns. The convents at that time were privileged places that received important figures from both the clergy and government. #rompope #soogood #drink 🍸 A photo posted by @valeria_lu on Sep 10, 2016 at 10:40 PDT Credit: Valeria_lu At every audience with these personalities, the nuns would set about preparing their best recipes. According to legend, rompope originated in a convent in the state of Puebla in the 17th century, thanks to the ingenuity of some nuns who mixed milk, egg, cinnamon, vanilla, and almond. Although initially rompope was produced exclusively for the consumption of invited guests at the convents, it gradually became known until the nuns decided to start selling it. https://www.instagram.com/p/BKwfV8xgott/ Credit: luisgracian60 The original rompope recipe is what is known as egg liqueur or “eggnog” in Anglo-Saxon countries; however, there are flavor varieties such as coffee, peanut, pine nut, chocolate, among others. Feeling like some rompope? Make it at home with this easy recipe. We recommend these rompope recipes: Rompope gelatin Three milk cake with rompope Cheesecake with rompope Rompope pound cake