During the Christmas season, it is common for Mexican families to enjoy hot drinks such as fruit punch, hot chocolate, and rompope. It is worth mentioning that this drink is very traditional in our country, but there are almost identical versions in other countries. In the United States, it is known as eggnog, and in Belgium and the Netherlands, it is called advokaat.

In addition to its incredible flavor and creamy texture, rompope has a unique history, as it was invented by a group of nuns during the colonial period. Here we tell you the incredible story behind this drink, and we also recommend the best desserts with rompope; you won't be able to resist trying them.

You can also read: 4 Ways to Make Homemade Rompopes

What is rompope made of?

This delicious conventual drink is made with the following ingredients:

• Milk
• Egg
• Sugar
• Cinnamon
• Alcohol

Although the traditional recipe is the most popular, there are also versions of rompope with pecans, pine nuts, and coffee, among other flavors. Any flavor of rompope is a great option to celebrate Christmas and New Year's with our loved ones.

Who invented rompope?

The traditional rompope from Mexico was invented by a group of Capuchin Claris nuns, who lived in a convent in Puebla. At that time, the convent was a meeting point for important people, so the nuns prepared various delicacies to delight their guests.

It is said that the nun who invented rompope was named Eduviges, however, this was not easy, as at that time nuns were prohibited from drinking alcoholic beverages, so the nun received special permission from the bishop to taste the delicious rompope while preparing it.

You can also read: Desserts with Rompope

However, rompope was so delicious that it was hard to resist its flavor. So Eduviges spoke with the bishop and convinced him to allow the nuns and their families to have a glass a day, as it was a delicacy only within the reach of the elite.

Years later, rompope gained popularity and began to be accessible to all families. Today, there is a wide variety of traditional rompopes and flavored ones, which are great options for preparing all kinds of cocktails, jellies, ice creams, cakes, and other desserts.

The best desserts with rompope

If you like rompope, do not hesitate to use it to prepare the best drinks and desserts for the holiday season. 

• No-Bake Corn Cheesecake with Rompope
• Corn Flan with Rompope
• Rompope Atole
• Christmas Gelatin Cups
• Rompope Bomb
• Three Milk Corn Cake with Rompope
• Rompope Gelatin with Chocolate
• Chocolate Cake with Rompope Cheesecake
• Rompope and Chocolate Pound Cake
• Rompope Three Milk Cake
• Rompope Cheesecake
• Easy Rompope Gelatin
• Cherry Trifle
• Special Rompope Gelatin
• Three Milk Cake with Rompope
• Rompope Chocolate
• Rompope Popsicles
• Rompope Champurrado
• Chocolate Rompope
• Classic Rompope
• Strawberry Rompope
• Pecan Rompope
• Rompope Gelatin with Chocolate Cream and Yogurt
• Rompope Gelatin with Coffee Frosting