from which it is eaten by use of a teaspoon. In Belgian restaurants and taverns, it may be a complementary accompaniment to a coffee. In the export variety both parts of the eggs are used. The best known cocktail using advocaat is the Snowball: a mixture of advocaat, sparkling lemonade and sometimes (although this is not required) lime juice that is often consumed at Christmas time. Another is the Fluffy duck, made with rum. Another advocaat-based beverage is the Bombardino, a drink commonly found in Italian ski resorts, particularly the Italian Alps, made by mixing advocaat, brandy, and whipped cream. Related drinks The Polish equivalent, ( 'eggs' and ), is based on vodka instead of brandy, despite what the name may suggest. of Mexico and of Colombia are very similar liqueurs based on egg yolk and vanilla. Some varieties have additional flavourings. See also References Further reading External links Dutch liqueurs Eggs (food) Liqueurs 17th-century introductions