Long Drink
Snowball
How to make a Snowball - the creamy retro classic of advocaat and lemonade with a dash of lime. Foamy, sweet and perfect for the holidays.
3 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
TumblerGlass
1Serving(s)
The Snowball is a nostalgic party drink from the 1970s: creamy advocaat meets lively lemonade and a touch of lime. As you pour, the namesake foamy crown forms. A sweet, sociable classic for the cold season.
Instructions
- Fill a tumbler with ice cubes.
- Add advocaat and lime juice over the ice.
- Top up with cold lemonade.
- Stir briefly so the foamy crown forms.
- Garnish with a lime slice and serve.
Garnish: Lime slice
Pro tip: Pour the lemonade vigorously over the advocaat so that the typical foamy, snowball-like crown forms.
Frequently asked questions
What is advocaat?
Advocaat is a creamy Dutch egg liqueur made of egg yolk, sugar and brandy that gives the Snowball its characteristic consistency.
Where does the name Snowball come from?
The name refers to the foamy white crown that forms over the advocaat when the lemonade is poured in.
When do you drink a Snowball?
The Snowball is a popular retro drink served especially around Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Ingredients
- Advocaat (egg liqueur)5 cl
- Lime juice1 cl
- Lemonade10 cl
- Lime1 slice
- Ice cubesas needed
