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Advocaat
Dutch egg-yolk liqueur gently thickened with sugar, brandy, vanilla and a pinch of salt.
About Advocaat
Advocaat is a traditional Dutch egg liqueur made from yolks, sugar and spirit. This profile follows a thick brandy-based version scented with vanilla, the spoonable style commonly associated with the Netherlands.
Egg yolks and sugar create a rich custard sweetness, while brandy supplies warmth and dried-fruit depth. Vanilla rounds the aroma and a small amount of salt keeps the sweetness from tasting flat.
The finished liqueur is opaque, glossy and deep yellow, with the consistency of a loose custard. It pours slowly and feels dense and creamy despite containing no milk or cream in this fixed version.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Egg.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Advocaat
Traditional Dutch Brandy Advocaat with Vanilla.
- Egg yolksRich custard body
- Fine saltFlavour balance
- SugarSweetness and body
- BrandyTraditional alcoholic base
- Vanilla extractRounded vanilla fragrance
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Egg yolks:
- Fine salt:
- Sugar:
- Brandy: . The source permits brandy or cognac; this profile fixes brandy
- Vanilla extract: . The source specifies vanilla extract but not its complete carrier formula
Origins & food traditions
The Spruce Eats supplies the complete traditional Dutch recipe selected here, combining egg yolks, sugar, brandy, salt and vanilla extract and heating it gently to thicken. Difford's Guide independently identifies advocaat as a traditional Dutch liqueur made from eggs, sugar and spirit, traditionally brandy, usually with vanilla.
Countries
- Netherlands
Cuisines & regions
- Dutch Cuisine