Advocaat (Dutch Eggnog)

Directions

1. 1
   Separate the eggs and beat the yolks with the salt and the sugar, until the mixture is thick and creamy.
2. 2
   Beat in the cognac, very slowly and put the mixture into a double saucepan.
3. 3
   Heat gently, whisking constantly until the advocaat is warm (not hot) and thick.
4. 4
   Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla essence.
5. 5
   Pour into a jug.
6. 6
   Advocaat is served in a glass and eaten with a teaspoon.
7. 7
   It can also be topped with whipped cream.
8. 8
   Advocaat is nothing like the eggnog here in America.
9. 9
   It is thick and creamy---not foamy at all.
10. 10
    This delicious Dutch drink is actually eaten with a spoon!