Advocaat
The spoonable custard liqueur: advocaat — a thick, golden emulsion of egg yolks, sugar and brandy (or spirit), eaten with a spoon as often as drunk — the Netherlands' boozy custard.
What it is
The spoonable custard liqueur: advocaat — a thick, golden emulsion of egg yolks, sugar and brandy (or spirit), eaten with a spoon as often as drunk — the Netherlands' boozy custard. Origins: Dutch sailors encountered abacate (avocado) drinks in Brazil; at home, egg yolk replaced the avocado — advocaat ('lawyer's drink', good for the throat of advocates, the folk story says). Made from: egg yolks, sugar, brandy, vanilla. How it's made: 1) Whisk yolks and sugar over gentle heat. 2) Add brandy slowly. 3) Bottle thick (the export versions add cream and thin it). Served: in small glasses with whipped cream, over ice cream, in the sneeuwbal desserts. Flavor: rich custard, vanilla, warmth. Strength: 14-20%. Culture: advocaat is the Dutch grandmother's liqueur — Warninks and Bols bottles are pantry fixtures. See also: Genever, Orange Bitter.
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