Advocate egg liqueur: what and how to drink
Lawyer (Advocaat - gol.) is an egg-milk liqueur based on grape alcohol or ordinary brandy, generously flavored with sugar or honey. The strength of the drink ranges from 14-20 degrees. The rich yellow color of industrial versions of the liqueur is achieved not only by the presence of a fair amount of egg yolks, but also by the addition of special dyes.
The main producers of the drink are: Warniks, Lucas Bols, De Kuyper and Verpoorten.
Find out the recipe egg liqueur.
The history of the drink Lawyer
In the middle of the seventeenth century, Dutch colonists who settled in Suriname managed to briefly capture a number of neighboring territories that were part of Portuguese Brazil.
During their brief rule, the Dutch adopted a recipe for a drink made by mixing fire water, milk and avocado pulp from local Indians.
The idea quickly took root in Suriname, and then the liquor reached the metropolis.
But no matter how hard the hardworking Dutch tried, they failed to grow overseas fruits in the cool climate of their native country.
In this regard, some craftsman came up with the idea of replacing avocados with egg yolks, which was done with great success.
However, despite the fact that avocado disappeared from the recipe itself, it remained in the name of the liqueur.
The common Spanish name for this exotic fruit at the time: "aguacate" for the European ear turned out to be consonant with the familiar name of the legal profession.
Interestingly, even in the official encyclopedic editions of the late 19th century, the "legal" name of the liquor was explained by its beneficial effect on the throat, which allowed lawyers to deliver long speeches in court.
Varieties of liqueur Lawyer
The drink we are interested in is divided into two categories:
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Thick Advocate is popular in Holland, as well as in the Austrian Tyrol, where the liquor later found its next homeland. Its density is such that most often a teaspoon is needed when drinking.
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Liquid Advocate is usually exported. Its consistency resembles Baileys.
How and with what to drink Advocate
This classic dessert drink, which in its thick incarnation even replaces dessert, is enjoyed by those with a sweet tooth in its pure form at the end of the meal. In this case, ordinary liqueur glasses are used, and if necessary, a small spoon. Undiluted Advocate can be kept at room temperature or slightly chilled; but always without ice.
If a pure drink seems too cloying, it can be served in a wide glass, mixed with cream and sprinkled with grated chocolate.
In addition, it is widely practiced to add this liqueur to coffee and hot chocolate.
Finally, Advocaat is a welcome ingredient in many dessert cocktails, for example: flag of Ukraine.
In all of the above cases, a pleasant addition will be: ice cream, chocolate and sweet cookies.
Update: 13.09.2017
Category: Liqueurs and Tinctures