Snowball
CLASSIC · ADVOCAAT

Snowball

A beloved British classic that transforms rich, custard-like advocaat into a fizzy, citrus-lifted celebration drink.

Ingredients
Advocaat45 ml
Lemonade120 ml
Ice Cube1
Lemon Slice
Glassware
Highball glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Butter · Cream · Custard · Lemon · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Place one large ice cube into a highball glass.

  2. 2

    Pour 45ml of advocaat over the ice.

  3. 3

    Top with 120ml of chilled lemonade, pouring slowly down the side of the glass to preserve the fizz.

  4. 4

    Gently stir once to combine without deflating the carbonation.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a lemon slice on the rim and serve immediately.

From the Bartender

The Snowball became a British Christmas staple in the 1970s, largely thanks to Warninks advocaat. For a more balanced drink, a small squeeze of fresh lime juice added before topping with lemonade cuts the sweetness beautifully and is considered the traditional finishing touch.

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