Tokkelroom
Tokkelroom is a thick, sweet egg drink that closely resembles advocaat, but with less alcohol. You don't just drink it; you also spoon it. Here you can read what tokkelroom is, how it differs from advocaat and how to serve it.
Advocaat, but lighter
Tokkelroom is an egg drink: a thick, yellow drink made with eggs, sugar and alcohol. In terms of taste and thickness, it closely resembles advocaat. The main difference is the amount of alcohol. Tokkelroom has 8%, while advocaat has at least 14%.
That difference also explains the name. An egg liqueur may only be called advocaat if it contains at least 14% alcohol. At 8%, tokkelroom falls below that threshold, which is why it was given its own name. Because of its lower strength, tokkelroom tastes softer and somewhat sweeter and creamier. Like advocaat, it is often eaten with a spoon, topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
In brief
Tokkelroom at Gall & Gall
Gall & Gall sells Tokkelroom in a 50 cl bottle. If you want something stronger, look for advocaat. It is the same type of drink with more alcohol.
Tokkelroom
A drink like advocaat, with less alcohol. Thick and sweet, for spooning or drinking.
Advocaat
The well-known Dutch egg liqueur. Thicker than tokkelroom and also often eaten with a spoon.
About advocaat →From egg liqueur to cream liqueur: on our liqueur page, you can read about the different types.
Sweet, creamy and smooth
Vanilla & egg
You smell sweet custard and vanilla, with the characteristic note of egg yolk.
Thick and creamy
Thick enough to eat with a spoon. Sweet and smooth, with little alcohol bite thanks to the 8%.
Smooth
A short, sweet finish. With whipped cream on top, it tastes like a dessert.
Flavor profile of Tokkelroom at 8%. Advocaat is just as creamy, but packs more of a punch.
Three ways to serve Tokkelroom
Tokkelroom is more of a dessert than a drink. A teaspoon is no unnecessary luxury.
With whipped cream and a teaspoon
Fill a small glass and top it with a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with cocoa or cinnamon if desired and eat it with a teaspoon.
Glass: shot glass →As a snowball
Pour a generous splash of Tokkelroom into a long drink glass with ice, top up with sparkling lemon soda and squeeze in some lime. The lighter version of an advocaat cocktail.
About advocaat →With dessert
Pour Tokkelroom over vanilla ice cream, a slice of cake or a bowl of fresh fruit. Store the opened bottle in the refrigerator.
More with dessert →Like Tokkelroom? Try these too
Creamy drinks for after dinner. You make these cocktails with cream or a cream liqueur.
White Russian
Vodka, coffee liqueur and cream, over ice.
Brandy Alexander
Cognac, crème de cacao and cream, topped with nutmeg.
Mudslide
Vodka, coffee liqueur and Irish cream. A dessert in a glass.
Espresso Martini
Vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur. Perfect with coffee after dinner.The right glass for Tokkelroom
A small, sturdy glass that fits a teaspoon and keeps a dollop of whipped cream standing on top. These are the glasses we recommend ourselves.
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Buy tokkelroom
Want the bottle at home right away? Order tokkelroom online from Gall & Gall.
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