What is the alcohol in advocaat?

brandy
Advocaat /ˈædvəkɑː/ or advocatenborrel is a traditional Dutch alcoholic beverage made from eggs, sugar, and brandy. The rich and creamy drink has a smooth, custard-like consistency.

Is advocaat made from avocado?

Dutch texts from the 17th century describe a yellow- coloured drink popular with sailors of the period and made in the Dutch Antilles (Dutch Caribbean Islands) from an avocado flesh mixed with alcohol. Advocaat is the Dutch word for “lawyer”.

Is advocaat a liqueur?

Advocaat is a traditional Dutch liqueur made from barn eggs, sugar, brandy and vanilla. This rich and creamy drink has a texture and flavor reminiscent of custard or eggnog.

Can advocaat go off?

Storage. Advocaat doesn’t keep as well as most other liqueurs do. Keep an unopened bottle no longer than a year; consume an opened bottle as quickly as possible, within a month (or according to the advice on the label). Once opened, store in the fridge.

What do snowballs taste like?

Snowball: Simple to make as it’s just advocaat and lemonade. Later research reveals the grotesque fact that the Dutch also have a thick version of advocaat which they eat with a spoon. The taste is like eggnog (as we’ve established, not good) but with a weak fizz (really not good).

Does advocaat need to be refrigerated?

Advocaat doesn’t keep as well as most other liqueurs do. Keep an unopened bottle no longer than a year; consume an opened bottle as quickly as possible, within a month (or according to the advice on the label). Once opened, store in the fridge.

What is a substitute for advocaat?

The best substitutes for advocaat are eggnog mixed with brandy or a similar drink like Rompope. Irish Cream Liqueur is an easy-to-find bottle if you’re in a pinch or you don’t want the eggy flavor.

Does Advocaat need to be refrigerated?

Does Advocaat sell Lidl?

This item is available in most Lidl stores.