Bolis de rompope (Mexican eggnog popsicles) recipe

June 29, 10:34 AMChicago Mexican Food ExaminerAmy Hernandez

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Bolis de rompope

It is hard to resist a frozen treat on a hot summer day; and for those in the know, bolis de rompope (Mexican eggnog popsicles) is the treat of choice.  There is just something comforting about the beloved and well-known flavor of creamy eggnog that endears itself to the heat-weary patron.

Bolis are typically considered popsicles, but just like paletas (Mexican ice pops), they come in juice-based (also known as water-based) or milk-based flavors.  Bolis are slightly different in that the frozen treat is ingeniously packaged in a pre-sealed heavy plastic pouch.  It can be transported more easily than a regular popsicle because there is no fear of making a mess once it begins to melt.  To eat the them, simply open a small hole on one of the corners and suck out the cold, melted liquid.

Another great benefit of bolis is that aside from the popular rompope, they also come in many other delicious flavors including: coconut, piña colada, mandarin orange, mango with chile, strawberry, chocolate, pistachio, vanilla, cappuccino, and lime just to name a few.  In Chicago, a variety of brands of bolis can be found at your local Mexican grocery store or they can be purchased from your local street-vending paletero with his signature bell and push cart.

If you are adventurous and would like to make your own, here is a simple recipe for bolis de rompope that can be easily prepared at home.

Bolis de rompope
Adapted from the recipe listed on the website for Santa Inés brand rompope (scroll down to see recipe) 

1 quart milk
1 cup sugar (scant)
1 cup rompope

Pour sugar into milk and stir until completely dissolved.  Add rompope and mix until blended well.  Place in freezer until well-frozen.  Try freezing small quantities in small heavy-duty freezer bags if you also need the portability of the original bolis.

For more information:

Gelé bolis y helados (look under productos tab)
Nature’s Fruit - chupa bolis
Santa Clara rompope
Rompope: Mexico’s Holiday Season Beverage

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