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What a bombardino is
Advocaat is an egg liqueur based on brandy: egg yolk, sugar and brandy, worked into a thick yellow drink. European rules require at least 140 grams of quality egg yolk and at least 150 grams of sugar or honey per litre, and at least 14 per cent alcohol by volume. Alongside the thick advocaat you eat with a small spoon, there is a thin version made with the whole egg that can be poured.
Bombardino is the Italian relative. In the Italian Alps it is a hot drink served in mountain huts and on the slopes: warm zabaione with brandy, cream and sometimes coffee. The recipe varies by region. The Italian encyclopaedia places its origin at the Mottolino mountain hut in Livigno in 1972 and explains the name by the wave of warmth that follows drinking it, due to the temperature and strength of the mixture.
This bottle is the ready-made version. According to the producer it is a mix of brandy and advocaat, with 17 per cent alcohol according to the label.
The bottle we have in stock
Pircher Bombardino
Ready-made mix of brandy and advocaat. According to the label 17 per cent alcohol, country of origin Italy.
€ 14,99
Two well-known ways to serve it
The producer names two. Neat with a dollop of whipped cream is the usual way. The Calimero consists of two parts bombardino and one part espresso, topped with whipped cream. If rum is added, it is called the Pirata.
A fruit distillery at the foot of the South Tyrolean mountains
- In brief
- 1884The year Pircher gives as its founding year.
- LanaThe town in South Tyrol where the distillery stands.
- FruitThe house is known for its fruit distillates, led by the Williams pear.
- 1972The year in which, according to the Italian encyclopaedia, the bombardino originated in Livigno.
Pircher is a distillery in Lana, in the Italian province of South Tyrol. The house gives 1884 as its founding year and traces its roots to the monastery distillery of the Teutonic Order in Lana; that distillery later passed to the Pircher family.
The company is best known for its fruit distillates. The Williams Christ, distilled from the pear of the same name, is the best-known example. Pircher also makes grappa and liqueurs, including this bombardino.
The drink itself does not come from South Tyrol but from Livigno in the province of Sondrio, where according to the Italian encyclopaedia it originated in 1972 in the Mottolino mountain hut. From there the bombardino spread across the Italian ski areas, Ticino and the French Alps.
A mix of brandy and advocaat. (the producer on this bottle)
What the label says
Country of origin: Italy. Contents: 70 centilitres. Alcohol: 17 per cent.
Can't decide? Call 0570 541 278 or drop in at Brink 2 in Bathmen.
Frequently asked questions about Pircher Bombardino
Which Pircher does ’t Bockje have in stock?
One bottle: the Pircher Bombardino, 17 per cent in a 70-centilitre bottle.
What is bombardino?
In the Italian Alps bombardino is a hot drink served in mountain huts and on the slopes: warm zabaione with brandy, cream and sometimes coffee. The recipe varies by region. This bottle is the ready-made version, described by the producer as a mix of brandy and advocaat.
Is bombardino the same as advocaat?
No. Advocaat is an egg liqueur based on brandy with at least 14 per cent alcohol by volume and at least 140 grams of egg yolk per litre. Bombardino is an Italian mix in which advocaat or zabaione is combined with brandy.
Where does the bombardino come from?
According to the Italian encyclopaedia it originated in 1972 in the Mottolino mountain hut in Livigno, in the province of Sondrio. The name refers to the wave of warmth after drinking.
What is a Calimero?
Two parts bombardino and one part espresso, topped with whipped cream. If rum is added, the producer calls it a Pirata.
Who makes Pircher Bombardino?
The Pircher distillery in Lana in South Tyrol, which gives 1884 as its founding year and is best known for its fruit distillates.
Can I collect Pircher in Bathmen?
Yes. You can always order online or collect at Brink 2, or simply walk in.
Order, collect or drop by
- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.
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Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed