De Kuyper Advocaat is made from a blend of egg yolks, sugar, brandy and vanilla, giving it a creamy and sweet flavor. Advocaat is typically served as a dessert drink, either on its own or as an ingredient in cocktails and other mixed drinks.

In the Netherlands and Belgium, it is a traditional Christmas drink, often served with whipped cream, while in the UK it is often served in a cocktail known as an "Snowball".