What ingredients are in a Snowball?

1 1/2 oz Advocaat, 8-10 oz cold Lemonade, 1 slice Lemon, cubes Ice

What glass do you use for a Snowball?

A Snowball is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How strong is a Snowball?

A Snowball has an estimated ABV of 1,86%.

How many calories are in a Snowball?

A Snowball contains approximately 228 calories per serving.

What are the ingredients in a Snowball cocktail?

A Snowball is made with Advocaat — a rich, egg-yolk-based Dutch liqueur — topped with cold lemonade and garnished with a lemon slice. The proportions are typically two parts Advocaat to five or six parts lemonade, though many drinkers adjust to taste.

What is Advocaat, and why is it used in a Snowball?

Advocaat is a traditional Dutch liqueur made from egg yolks, sugar, and brandy, producing a thick, custard-like spirit with a pale yellow colour and rich, creamy sweetness. When it meets the carbonated lemonade in a Snowball, it creates a frothy, white foam that gives the drink its snowy appearance and name.

When is the Snowball traditionally consumed?

The Snowball is a classic British Christmas and holiday drink, particularly popular in the United Kingdom during the festive season. It is considered a nostalgic seasonal tradition, often associated with family gatherings and has enjoyed renewed interest as retro cocktails have come back into fashion.

A British Christmas tradition, the Snowball pairs Advocaat — a rich, egg-based Dutch liqueur — with cold lemonade over a single ice cube and a slice of lemon. The drink takes its name from the creamy, frothy head that forms where the Advocaat meets the effervescent lemonade, a pale and festive appearance well suited to the season. At under 2 percent ABV it is among the gentlest of holiday drinks, more confection than cocktail. Its popularity remains tied to the United Kingdom, where it surfaces reliably during the Christmas period.

Snowball

Copa Highball glass

Dificultad Medium

Calorías ~228 kcal

ABV 1,86%

Ingredientes

Advocaat 1 1/2 oz
Lemonade 8-10 oz cold
Lemon 1 slice
Ice cubes

Instrucciones

Place one ice cube in the glass and add 1 1/2 oz of Advocaat. Fill up the glass with lemonade and decorate with a slice of lemon. Serve at once.

Christmas

El Snowball es un cóctel tradicional que se disfruta en Gran Bretaña durante la Navidad y las fiestas de invierno. El licor advocaat y la limonada se combinan para crear un sabor suave, dulce y cremoso, dando una sensación blanca y esponjosa como una bola de nieve.

History & Origins

The Snowball became a British holiday staple in the mid-20th century, largely due to the marketing of Advocaat by the Dutch brand Warninks. The combination of the rich, egg-yolk-based liqueur with sparkling lemonade became a predictable fixture at British Christmas gatherings and pub holiday menus. Its origin as a commercial cocktail is disputed, though the drink is inextricably linked with Warninks' promotional campaigns from the 1950s onward.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet, custardy Advocaat with lemon zest and gentle effervescence from the lemonade. Palate: Rich and creamy from the Advocaat's egg and vanilla base, softened and lifted by the sweet-tart lemonade; the combination is light and approachable despite the Advocaat's density. Finish: Sweet, slightly tart, and creamy with a clean, refreshing lemon finish.

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Pro Tip

Pour the Advocaat into a chilled glass first and then add the lemonade slowly to create the characteristic frothy snowball effect.

Data verified septiembre 2017

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