Snowball Cocktail
Advocaat, a splash of lime and chilled lemonade over ice in a short glass. Creamy, sweet and lightly fizzy, the British Christmas drink.
How to Make Snowball Cocktail
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Fill a short tumbler with ice.
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Pour in the advocaat and the lime juice.
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Top slowly with the chilled lemonade, pouring it down the inside of the glass, and stir once, gently.
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Garnish with the cherry on a pick and serve.
Tips for Making Snowball Cocktail
- Add the lemonade slowly. It froths as it meets the advocaat, and a quick pour makes it overflow.
- Use the lime juice. It cuts the richness and stops the drink being cloying, and it is what a good Snowball needs.
- Chill everything first. It is best very cold, and a Snowball made with warm advocaat is thick and heavy.
Common Substitutions & Variations
- Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.
What to Serve with Snowball Cocktail
- Mince pies
- Christmas cake
- Salted nuts
Storing & Reheating Snowball Cocktail
Best made and drunk at once. An opened bottle of advocaat keeps in the fridge for up to 3 months, according to the label.
Snowball Cocktail FAQ: Common Questions
How long does Snowball Cocktail take to make?
About 5 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 1.
What are the key tips for making Snowball Cocktail?
Add the lemonade slowly. It froths as it meets the advocaat, and a quick pour makes it overflow. Use the lime juice. It cuts the richness and stops the drink being cloying, and it is what a good Snowball needs. Chill everything first. It is best very cold, and a Snowball made with warm advocaat is thick and heavy.
What should I serve with Snowball Cocktail?
Mince pies; Christmas cake; Salted nuts.
How should Snowball Cocktail be stored?
Best made and drunk at once. An opened bottle of advocaat keeps in the fridge for up to 3 months, according to the label.
Is Snowball Cocktail suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Snowball Cocktail?
About 170 kcal per serving, with 2 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 3 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Snowball Cocktail Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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