A popular digestif - thick egg liqueur Advocaat, is present in the menu of cafes and restaurants in many countries of the world. It is made from simple products. It is based on egg yolks, honey, sugar and brandy. Sometimes vanilla, cream and condensed milk are added to the composition. Interestingly, the first people to come up with Lawyer liquor were the Dutch who lived in Suriname. They produced it with the addition of avocado pulp. In Aztec, the drink was called Ahuacatl, and when translated from Spanish, it sounded like a “lawyer”. But, those people who do not know the origin, believe that the name is associated with legal terminology.
Features and Benefits
Invented by the Dutch, a pleasant egg liqueur is today recognized as a hit among a huge range of spirits. Its advantages include several important indicators:
- soft, velvety taste;
- rich aroma;
- dense texture;
- a wide range of applications in cooking.
During the production of Advocaat liquor, high-quality natural products are used. Its components are mixed and held for a certain time for saturation. After that, they are again thoroughly mixed, forming a dense homogeneous liquid, which is poured into the container.
Currently, the implementation of the original drink is carried out only in the Netherlands and in Austria. In other countries, an export version is delivered to consumers, characterized by a lower density and greater strength.
Popular brands of egg digestif
Advocaat liqueur from the manufacturer Lucas Bols, as well as the famous brands De Kuyper, VOV, Verpoorten and Warniks are in great demand. It is worth noting that according to the original recipe with avocado pulp in the Netherlands, it was not available. Therefore, the inventors repeated the viscous consistency by adding egg yolk to the composition. At the same time, Advocaat liquor is distinguished by its aroma and texture for each manufacturer.
For example, a drink of the Bols brand is bright yellow in color and is characterized by a creamy vanilla aroma with a honey-spicy flavor. De Kuyper is a yellow liquid with spicy shades and a creamy honey flavor.
VOV has a rich yellow color, as well as a thick consistency with the aroma of almonds and vanilla. The taste of the digestif of this brand contains shades of sweet cream, and in the aftertaste - dried fruits. It is used as ice cream sauces, in sweet pastries, and added to cookie dough.
Application
In addition to the main application, as mentioned above, Advocaat liquor is used in desserts, ice cream, cookies and other pastries. It is also served as an aperitif. Traditionally, it is poured into wide glasses or a glass and supplemented with whipped cream, sprinkled with cocoa powder on top.
Liquor goes well with coffee, softening the taste of the latter. The most famous cocktails with its addition are recognized Bombardino and Snowball. A fairly thick drink that can be eaten with spoons is found in Tyrol and the Netherlands.
What to mix and drink properly?
A wonderful alcoholic drink, which both women and men love to pamper themselves equally, is ideal for completing a festive feast or for a romantic dinner. American and European bartenders have come up with many cocktail recipes with its use, which allows you to prepare them yourself at home. The best options include the following:
- Custard: 3 parts of grenadine and Advocate, 1 part of vodka. Cooking is done by layering.
- “Joker”: “Lawyer” (1 hour), orange liquor (1 hour), vodka (1 hour), “Fanta” and ice. Mix the ingredients in a glass.
- “Casablanca”: 2 parts of vodka, 1 part of anise liqueur, pineapple juice, orange juice and 1.5 parts of egg liqueur with ice. All components are mixed with a shaker.
In the process of making homemade liquor, you can use brandy, scotch whiskey, grape spirit or spiced rum.
From many fans of Advocaat fragrant liquor, reviews can be heard and read only with positive notes. Its refined taste, combined with chocolate and other culinary masterpieces, can cheer you up and charge you with positive energy.
Important! You can store home-made alcoholic products for no more than 6 months in a cool place. Otherwise, it can be sugared, and also cause harm to health. After all, it contains perishable products, including yolks, cream and other ingredients.