Rompope - The World's Food
By The World's Food
Yield: 2-4
Time: 3 hours
Rompope is an eggnog-like drink made with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and rum, and is popular during Christmas
Ingredients
1
cup milk
1
cup evaporated milk
1/4
teaspoon ground cinnamon
2
whole cloves
1/2
cup sugar
3
egg yolks
4
ounces (1/2 cup) rum, or to taste. I recommend Ron Centenario (Costa Rica), Ron Abuelo (Panama), Fleur de Caña (Nicaragua)
1/4
teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Preparation
Step 1
Heat a medium saucepan over low heat
Heat a medium saucepan over low heat
Step 2
Add 1 cup milk, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 whole cloves
Step 3
Slowly heat this milk mixture, stirring often
Step 4
Meanwhile, in medium mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup sugar and 3 egg yolks
Step 5
Mix well, then add egg mixture to the milk mixture
Step 6
Mix well and continue heating over low heat until mixture slightly thickens and bubble subside, about 10-15 minutes. Do not boil
Step 7
Remove from heat, cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours or until completely chilled
Step 8
Remove eggnog from refrigerator, remove and discard the two cloves
Step 9
Add about 1 cup eggnog to each of two glasses
Step 10
Add 2-3 ounces (1/4-1/3 cup) rum to each glass and stir well
Step 11
Top with freshly grated nutmeg to taste, serve cold
My rating: 9/10. The eggnog is creamy and delicious, the spices are well balanced and the rum adds a sweet, toasted sugar profile.
Original recipe: https://www.costarica.com/recipes/rompope-costa-rican-eggnog
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