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Vok Liqueurs
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Vok Liqueurs Vok Liqueurs are an extensive range of alcoholic liqueurs distributed by Australian company, Vok Beverages. Today the Vok Liqueurs range consists of 15 flavours, which can be enjoyed on their own, as a base for mixed drinks, or to create an infinite variety of flavoursome cocktails. History of Vok Liqueurs More than three centuries ago, Dutch hosts mastered the art of blending herbs, spices and fruits and flowers to create the first Liqueurs. They invented such traditional drinks as Advokaat, fruit brandies, Van der Hum and Curacao. Half a century ago Dutch liqueur maker, Jan Vok, introduced his liqueurs to Australia, under the brand of Jan Vok Liqueurs. He carried on making the liqueurs in the Dutch way, working to a strict formula with nothing but the very best ingredients. Incidentally, Advokaat is still to this day one of the most popular of the Vok Liqueurs. A rick, creamy, yellow drink, this liqueur got its name from the Dutch word for an advocate or lawyer and was so-called because it was the favourite tipple of these gentlemen several centuries ago in Holland. They found that a mixture of beaten eggs with a spirit was as nourishing as it was refreshing - an ideal restorative when coping with a busy day in court. Inevitably, this drink soon became popular outiside of the legal circles and today Advokaat is recognised as one of Holland's greatest contributions to the list of the world's great drinks. A variation of Advokaat is Vok's Cherry Advokaat which combines its smooth taste with the flavour of cherries. Creme de Menthe is also a popular line in the Vok range. It has a clean crisp taste based on the careful blending of mint essences which is consumed on its own or as a mixer to make refreshing long drinks. Traditionally Creme de Menthe is consumed after-dinner as the mint cleans the palate and is a good aid to digestion. The name Jan Vok is now linked with some of the finest fruit based liqueurs available. The extensive range includes Melon, Strawberry, Banana and the orange flavoured Triple Sec and Curacao. Most of these fruit liqueurs are made from natural fruit flavours blended with top-grade Australian Spirits and the fruit liqueurs are particularly popular for creating a vast range of fruit cocktails. The Vok Range The full range of Vok Liqueurs, as cited at www.vok.com.au is: Advokaat A rich and creamy blend of egg yolks, aromatic spirits, sugar and brandy with just a hint of vanilla. It has a smooth and full-bodied taste, and is used in cocktails such as the famous 'Fluffy Duck'. Cherry Advokaat A delicious combination of Advokaat and Cherry Brandy, combining fresh eggs, mellow brandy and luscious cherries. Cherry Brandy A rich, full-bodied liqueur made from dark ripe red cherries steeped in fine brandy and spiced with cinnamon and cloves. Crème de Menthe A vibrant mint-flavoured liqueur with a sweet and crisp taste that's dry on the palate. Crème de Cacao A cocoa-flavoured liqueur made from cacao beans, it's available in either clear or brown. Curacao Available in white, orange and blue, this orange-flavoured liqueur is made from the dried peel of bitter oranges found on the Caribbean island of Curacao. Often used to provide colour in mixed drinks, and in cocktails such as the refreshingingly, cool 'Blue Lagoon'. Parfait Amour A violet liqueur with a delicate flavour of rose petals, lavender and orange plus a subtle hint of vanilla and almonds. Often used in champagne cocktails. Melon This bright green liqueur with a sweet honeydew-melon flavour is a perfect base for fruit cocktails. Triple Sec A strong, clear orange-flavoured liqueur, extremely popular for use as a mixer in a wide variety of drinks including the famous 'Margarita'. Banana A distinct and exotic tasting liqueur, mostly used in desserts as a flavouring or in tropical cocktails such as the 'Banana Daiquiri'. Strawberry A delicious liqueur with flavours of rich ripe strawberries. Used widely as a flavouring for fruit cocktails or in tropical cocktails such as the 'Strawberry Daiquiri' and the popular 'Sex On The Beach' cocktail. Butterscotch Schnapps Drawing on the exquisite traditions of Northern Scandinavia, Combines the seductive, soft flavour of butterscotch with the sharp pure edge of schnapps to create a luscious smooth drinking experience. Used in the well known 'Cowboy' shooter. 
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