Après Ski. Bombardino

Here’s a potent winter cocktail, sure to warm even the coldest evenings (or afternoons!) Bombardino is an egg nog based drink that is very popular in the colder regions of Italy, especially at the ski resorts we visit in Trentino-Alto Adige. This is a perfect drink for sipping après ski in Prato Nevoso, or to warm you up after shopping in Prato Nevoso. It is made by combining 1 part Advocaat (called Vov in Italy) with 1 part brandy. Advocaat is a creamy, rich liquor made from eggs, sugar, and brandy, very similar to  egg nog. In Europe, however, it usually has a slightly higher alcohol content – no surprise there. For a Bombardino, you combine the Advocaat or Vov with MORE alcohol, heat it up, and serve it topped with whipped cream. The name Bombardino is derived from this potent combination of heat and lots of alcohol, earning it’s moniker “the bomb"

And that was my end of a special ski day.

We skied in the forest, like a tale. All the day was snowing, but the trees protected us. It isn't a modern station, but that is part of its charm. Piamonte citizens are who frequently more the station.

Some curiosity : there is a tele-siege  for going and come back to . Imagine you take down.

In you lost the way you can't come back to Pratonevoso and you must take an elder individual tele-siege. We lost 3 times. 

I love at the end of ski day a drink with my friends. It's the end of a wonderful day.

There are several variations, using rum rather than brandy, or including espresso in the mix. The espresso version is sometimes called a calimero. And nowadays, the younger set will add Red Bull instead.

I’ve adapted a traditional egg nog recipe here to make your own. I did find some recipes on line for Advocaat, but all seemed to be variations of one particular recipe which called for an unbelievable amount of sugar – 29 ounces, which is over 3 cups. This version, with approximately 3 ounces, was plenty sweet. Some recommend letting the mixture ‘age’ for a week in your refrigerator, but who plans that far in advance? It is traditionally served in a clear cup or glass.

Bombardino - Christmas Holiday or Apres Ski Cheer

 

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Bombardino - Holiday Cheer or Apres Ski in Italy. An egg nog or advocaat based toddy, certain to relax you after a hard day on the slopes or Christmas markets.

Ingredients

Bombardino

• 1 part rum or brandy
• 1 part homemade Advocaat or Egg Nog or Vov
• Sweetened whipped cream

Calimero

• 1 part rum or brandy
• 1 part homemade Advocaat or Egg Nog or Vov
• 1 part espresso
• Sweetened whipped cream

Advocaat or Egg Nog or Vov

• 4 egg yolks
• ⅓ cup (65g) sugar, plus 1 tablespoon (12g)
• 2 cups (.5l) whole milk
• 1 cup (.25l) heavy cream
• 6 ounces (.175l) brandy
• 4 egg whites

Instructions

Bombardino

1. Heat the Advocaat and rum or brandy in a small saucepan. If you have a cappuccino machine, you can use the steamer to heat.
2. Top with sweetened whipped cream. Serve.

Calimero

1. Heat the Advocaat, rum or brandy, and espresso in a small saucepan. Again, you can also heat using your cappuccino machine.
2. Top with sweetened whipped cream. Serve.

Advocaat or Egg Nog or Vov

1. Using a mixer, beat the egg yolks until they are light in color.
2. Gradually add the ⅓ cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved.
3. Add the milk, cream, and brandy. Transfer to another bowl.
4. Place the egg whites in the bowl of the mixer and beat to soft peaks.
5. With the mixer still running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
6. Fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture.
7. This can be stored for up to a week in your refrigerator.