The Vov egg-based liqueur was prepared in Western Europe already in the Middle Ages (according to legend, King Louis IX of France refused this drink on his deathbed so as not to break the fast), in France it was called lait de poule (chicken's milk). Since the eighteenth century it has gained great popularity in North America, where bourbon or Caribbean rum has been added, from the original name egg'n'grog, it has been shortened to eggnog.
The drink is usually drunk during celebrations, it is traditionally associated with the Christmas season. It is usually served cold, but can also be part of cocktails or hot drinks such as bombardino, it is added to coffee (the so-called Algerian coffee), it is also used by pastry chefs as a filling for cognac tips or as a topping for ice cream cups.
Liqueur Vov made you can easily prepare at home and is a great Christmas gift idea! Browse the gallery to learn how to prepare it.
Liqueur Vov can be easily prepared at home and is a great Christmas gift idea! Browse the gallery to learn how to prepare it.
To prepare about a liter of Vov you will need: 6 egg yolks, 2 sachets of vanilla sugar, 0.5 liters of rum (Bacardi) dark and 2 cans of condensed milk.
Beat the egg yolks with the vanilla sugar until frothy.
Add the condensed milk and beat for about 3 minutes.
At the end add the rum and stir slightly.
Pour into a bottle and let cool in the fridge.