Fluffy Duck Cocktail Recipe
This Fluffy Duck Cocktail Recipe combines gin, Advocaat, Triple Sec, orange juice and soda water to create a smooth, creamy and citrusy cocktail with classic retro appeal.
Rich custard and vanilla notes from the Advocaat are balanced by bright orange citrus, aromatic gin botanicals and a refreshing splash of soda water.What Does a Fluffy Duck Taste Like
The Fluffy Duck is a creamy yet refreshing cocktail with a distinctive combination of custard, vanilla, orange and botanical flavours.
Advocaat forms the rich base of the drink. Its creamy custard and vanilla character gives the cocktail its smooth texture and recognisable dessert-style flavour.
Triple Sec adds bright orange citrus and sweetness, helping to balance the richness of the Advocaat.
Gin contributes juniper and botanical notes, adding depth and preventing the cocktail from becoming overly sweet.
Orange juice strengthens the fresh citrus character, while soda water lightens the finished drink and provides a gentle sparkling finish.
The result is smooth, creamy, citrusy and surprisingly refreshing.
Best Gin for a Fluffy Duck
A classic dry gin works particularly well in a Fluffy Duck.
Look for a gin with:
- Juniper character
- Fresh citrus notes
- Light floral botanicals
- A clean finish
The gin should complement the orange and Advocaat rather than overpower them.
A London Dry-style gin is a reliable choice, although a lighter botanical gin can also work well.
Choosing an Advocaat
Advocaat is the ingredient that gives the Fluffy Duck its signature creamy character.
A good Advocaat should provide:
- Rich custard flavour
- Smooth vanilla notes
- Creamy texture
- Gentle sweetness
Because the recipe uses 30ml of Advocaat per cocktail, its flavour has a major influence on the finished drink.
Choosing a Triple Sec
Triple Sec provides an important citrus element.
A good orange liqueur adds:
- Sweet orange flavour
- Citrus aroma
- Gentle bitterness
- Balance against the creamy Advocaat
Homebrewers can also prepare the key gin, Advocaat and Triple Sec components used in this cocktail using specialist flavourings.
The VHHB Fluffy Duck Cocktail Essence Pack brings together the flavouring products and cream liqueur base required to prepare these cocktail ingredients at home using your own suitable neutral spirit.
The pack includes the flavourings needed to prepare:
- Gin-style spirit
- Advocaat-style liqueur
- Triple Sec-style liqueur
Once prepared, simply use them in the same measurements shown in the cocktail recipe above.
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Ingredients
Garnish
Preperation
Fluffy Duck Cocktail Ingredients
For one cocktail, you will need:
- 15ml Gin
- 30ml Advocaat
- 15ml Triple Sec
- 60ml orange juice
- Soda water, to top
- Ice
- Orange wedge or cocktail cherry, to garnish
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
- Measuring jigger
- Tall cocktail glass
- Bar spoon
- Ice scoop
Mix
If using VHHB recipe pack prepare the ingredients according to the instructions supplied with the product before measuring it into the cocktail.
How to Make a Fluffy Duck Cocktail
- Fill a cocktail shaker or mixing glass with ice.
- Add 15ml of Dry Gin
- Pour in 30ml Advocaat
- Add 15ml Triple Sec
- Pour in 60ml of orange juice.
- Shake gently or stir until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top carefully with soda water.
- Stir once or twice to combine without removing too much carbonation.
- Garnish with an orange wedge or cocktail cherry.
Serve immediately while cold and lightly sparkling.
Serve
Serve the drink in a:
- Highball glass
- Collins glass
- Hurricane glass
- Large stemmed cocktail glass
A clear glass displays the cocktail’s creamy orange colour and bubbly finish.
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