How to Make Advocaat - The Homemade Dutch Holiday Liqueur (Alternative to Eggnog)
Homemade Advocaat. Thanksgiving, Christmas and winter holiday liqueurs or alcoholic drinks or cocktails are often egg-based, but this may be the best of the bunch. This one is certainly less popular than it's English counterpart, Eggnog, at least in the States. It's a welcome change from the standards, however.
There are commercially bottled pre-made versions available, but you're never going to beat making it from scratch. It's easy to master and doesn't take too long. From cracking eggs to bottling will only take you about 15-20 minutes.
It can be sipped straight, with a little whipped cream and/or nutmeg, or mixed to make some cocktails (which will be coming soon). So, a bottle of it will have a few applications depending on you and your guests' tastes. It's a great winter cocktail that's perfect for the holidays. It tastes like it belongs in a ski lodge or just wrapped in a sweater, warming your bones by a fire.
There's no need to use a $35 bottle of brandy on this one. Feel free to grab an E&J or Paul Masson, which is what I used in the video. It's going to serve you well without going overboard on a fancy brandy.
If you're squeamish about the vanilla bean seeds, and want to use the Vanilla Extract, please note that the Solmonson's in their book, 12 Bottle Bar, opt for the extract route and instead of adding to the mixture before the brandy, they add the Vanilla Extract when they pull the mixture off the heat, just before bottling it. It won't have the little seeds that make it look like vanilla bean ice cream and one could argue that the vanilla flavor profile could be altered, but if you want to go that route, who am I to stop you. I prefer the Vanilla Bean and the seeds, but if you're whipping this together with the ingredients you have laying around the house, you'll be fine with Vanilla Extract. Either way, you'll have a delicious and decadent holiday drink that's a welcome change of pace from the usual holiday fare. Cheers, or as the Dutch say, Proost!
Recipe:
10 Egg Yolks
1.5 cup (355ml) Brandy
1.3 cup (315ml) Sugar
0.5 tsp (2.5ml) Salt
1 Vanilla Bean (2 tsp Vanilla Extract)
Separate the Yolks from the Whites. Add the Salt and Sugar to the Yolks. Split the Vanilla Bean, scrape out the seeds and add it to Yolks. Thoroughly whisk it up. Slowly stir in the Brandy. Transfer the mixture to a pot, add the Vanilla Bean Pods turn it on low heat and stir until the mixture coats the back of your spoon. Then transfer the pot to an ice bath until the surface of the pot is cool to the touch. Strain out the mixture, in particular, the Vanilla Bean Pods. Bottle the Advocaat and store it in the refrigerator.
Yield: 3 Cups (700ml)
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German Egg Liqueur - Advocaat Style
German Egg Liqueur - Advocaat Style Recipe:
Homemade Eierlikör is a German egg liqueur is a very popular little drink at the famous German “Kaffeklatsch“. But you can use it for all kinds of mixed drinks, baked goods, desserts, and even as an ice cream topping.
How to make a snowball cocktail: Step-By-Step Tutorial
Our Snowball cocktail is known for its light and creamy taste, with a subtle sweetness from the Advocaat and a tangy kick from the carbonated lemonade. It's often garnished with a slice of lemon or a maraschino cherry to enhance its presentation and add a touch of colour. To craft the Snowball cocktail, the bartender combines the following ingredients:
Advocaat liqueur: Advocaat is a traditional Dutch liqueur made from egg yolks, sugar, and brandy. It has a creamy and velvety texture with flavors reminiscent of custard or eggnog. The Advocaat liqueur serves as the base ingredient, providing richness and a distinct flavor profile to the cocktail.
Carbonated lemonade: Carbonated lemonade, also known as sparkling lemonade or lemon soda, adds effervescence and a zesty lemon flavor to the cocktail. It balances the creaminess of the Advocaat, creating a refreshing and fizzy combination.
The Snowball cocktail is a popular choice for holiday gatherings, as it embodies a festive spirit and offers a pleasant contrast to heavier and warmer winter drinks. It's a refreshing option for those who enjoy creamy and sparkling beverages with a hint of citrus. Cheers to a delightful Snowball cocktail!
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HOMEMADE ADVOCAAT | How to Make Advocaat Recipe with Vodka | Rob's Home Bar
Homemade Advocaat, how to Make Homemade Advocaat. How to make Advocaat Recipe with vodka. Advocaat is a traditional Dutch liqueur made from eggs, sugar and Brandy. It is popular is Europe but not so much in Canada and the United States and therefore I have some difficulty finding bottles. I have located a few but it is rarely stocked. In this video, I will also show you how to make advocaat snowball.
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Therefor I decided I would try to make my own. How hard could it be? A quick YouTube research yielded several recipes, the one I decided to use was from Serious Eats... I have used their recipes for homemade liqueurs before and have not been disappointed. Subscribe for christmas cocktails recipes, easy Christmas Cocktails.
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Advocaat can be drunk straight up or made into cocktails. Some of my fellow YouTube mixologists have recently created some fantastic drinks, here are my favorites:
Steve The Barman - 3 Snowball Recipes
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Advocaat Recipe:
10 Egg yolks
1 1/3 cup White Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Cinnamon
1 cup Brandy
2/3 cup Vodka
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Snowball Cocktail
2 oz Homemade Advocaat
1/2 oz Lime Juice
1/2 oz Bourbon (Not traditional, but awesome!)
Top with Lemon / Lime soda (Or Fever Tree Spiced Orange Ginger Ale - Steve the Barman recommendation!)
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0:30 Make a custard
2:30 Cook the custard
3:30 Snowball Cocktail
5:25 Tasting Notes
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