Eggs-cellent
Dry shake ∙ 5 min ∙ 23% ABV ∙
The Eggs-cellent is a dessert cocktail built on Cognac and advocaat, rounded with a yellow herbal liqueur and a touch of chocolate bitters. Rich and custardy from the advocaat, with warm brandy underneath, a cool herbal snap, and a faint cocoa edge on the finish — best as an after-dinner treat.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Cognac 30 mlAdvocaat liqueur 60 mlHerbal liqueur (e.g., Yellow Chartreuse) 15 mlChocolate bitters 3 dashes
- Strain back into the shaker
- Dry shake (without ice)
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with half a chocolate crème egg
Tips
- Double shake this build: shake all liquids hard with ice first to chill and dilute, then shake again briefly without ice to fully emulsify the egg-rich advocaat into a silky texture.
- Advocaat is thick and eggy, so shake harder and longer than usual to avoid a clumpy, under-mixed pour into the coupe.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer as well as the shaker's built-in strainer to catch any curdled bits from the advocaat before serving.
- Set the half chocolate creme egg on the rim or float it just before serving so it doesn't melt into the drink while shaking.
History
The Eggs-cellent was created in April 2017 by a British drinks writer as a cocktail for Easter. The combination of brandy and advocaat, the latter lending an eggy character, was chosen to evoke the indulgent, rich drinks associated with Easter and Christmas, and Yellow Chartreuse was added to complement that festive pairing. Because the drink was designed specifically for Easter, chocolate bitters were included as a nod to the holiday's traditional chocolate egg treats.
FAQ
What is in an Eggs-cellent cocktail?
Cognac, advocaat (egg liqueur), an herbal liqueur such as yellow Chartreuse, and a few dashes of chocolate bitters, double-shaken and served up. The advocaat leads the build, giving it a custard-like body the Cognac and herbal liqueur balance out.
Is an Eggs-cellent shaken or stirred?
Shaken, and double-shaken at that. Advocaat is a thick, egg-based liqueur, so it needs a longer, harder shake than a typical cocktail to chill and aerate properly.
What glass is an Eggs-cellent served in?
A coupe glass, garnished with half a chocolate creme egg.
What is the name of the cocktail made with eggs?
Several classic cocktails use egg, but this particular egg-liqueur drink is the Eggs-cellent, built on advocaat rather than raw egg. Other well-known egg cocktails include the Flip family and the Ramos Gin Fizz, which use whole egg or egg white for texture instead of advocaat.
What do you drink egg liqueur with?
Advocaat pairs well with brandy or Cognac, which is exactly how this drink builds it, along with an herbal liqueur to cut the sweetness. It is also drunk simply over ice or mixed into coffee, since its egg-custard body works like a liqueur-strength eggnog.
