Discovery
Description
Discovery is a surprising cocktail that combines the traditional Dutch egg liqueur 'advocaat' with ginger ale. The rich, creamy sweetness of advocaat perfectly matches the spicy kick of ginger ale, providing a new taste experience truly worthy of the name 'discovery.' With its low alcohol content, it's easy to drink and features a gentle, custard cream-like mouthfeel.
Origin
Country of Origin: Netherlands （1970s）
Created in the 1970s, this cocktail was devised as a new way to enjoy the traditional Dutch advocaat. The surprising combination of egg and ginger became a talking point, leading to its naming as 'Discovery.' Advocaat itself has been beloved in the Netherlands since the 17th century, and this cocktail represents how old traditions have been revived in new forms within modern cocktail culture.
Birth Date Meaning
A pillar of strength who can help many people
The nutritious and warm nature of advocaat combined with the refreshing vitality of ginger ale represents the compassion that supports and guides people, along with a passion for discovery
Famous Quotes
- "Unexpected combinations create new discoveries" - Cocktail culture maxim
Trivia
- Advocaat is a traditional egg liqueur made in the Netherlands since the 17th century
- Named 'Discovery' for the surprising combination of egg and ginger
- Some theories trace its roots to 'abacate' (avocado alcohol) from Dutch colonial Brazil
- J.G. Cooymans established a distillery in 's-Hertogenbosch in 1828 to develop advocaat
- 'Advocaat' means lawyer and was valued as a throat lubricant for lawyers speaking in court
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Advocaat - 45 ml
- Ginger Ale - 適量 ml
- Ice - 適量 cubes
Instructions:
- Add ice to a tumbler
- Pour advocaat
- Stir lightly to combine
- Fill the glass with ginger ale
- Mix slowly with a bar spoon
- Sprinkle nutmeg lightly
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick