Eggs-cellent
A creamy and sweet cocktail ∙ Dry shake ∙ 5 min ∙ 19.7% ABV ∙
The Eggs-cellent is a creamy dessert cocktail of Cognac and advocaat with an herbal liqueur such as Yellow Chartreuse and optional chocolate bitters.
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 (opt.)
- Strain back into the shaker
- Dry shake (without ice)
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with half a chocolate crème egg
Tips
- Shake with ice first, then strain back into the shaker and dry-shake without ice; the second shake whips the thick advocaat into a light foam.
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?
30 ml Cognac, 60 ml advocaat (egg liqueur), 15 ml herbal liqueur such as Yellow Chartreuse, and optional chocolate bitters. The advocaat makes it thick and custardy, and the Cognac and herbal liqueur cut its richness.
Is an Eggs-cellent shaken or stirred?
Shaken twice: first with ice, then strained back into the shaker and shaken again without ice before fine-straining into a coupe. The second shake whips the thick advocaat into a light foam.
What glass is an Eggs-cellent served in?
A coupe glass, garnished with half a chocolate creme egg.
