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Snowflake Cocktail (Prosecco Snowball)

Published: Dec 30, 2018 · Modified: Dec 9, 2021 by Emma · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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I've given the classic Snowball cocktail a modern makeover. Swap your lemonade for prosecco and treat yourself to a Snowflake cocktail!

Meet the "Snowflake"

We've all got fond memories of the retro cocktail, a snowball. Made with advocaat, lime cordial and lemonade its a wonderful velvety drink that tastes of Christmas. But I think its time the snowball had a makeover.... a millennial makeover to be precise.

I've spent the whole year fighting off the millennial "snowflake" stereotype but you know what, I am one. I am just one big, walking, talking millennial cliche.

In fact according to Buzzfeed I am 90% a millennial stereotype... That's right... I do Buzzfeed quizzes. Such a typical lazy millennial... Now what alcohol is more millennial than all others? Prosseco of course!

So grab yourself a bottle or two and lets get to making a Snowflake.

Perfect for Christmas and New Year

Us millennials may get a bad rap for being lazy and self centred but we do know how to drink. This Snowflake cocktail is rich, creamy and oh so boozy.

You might want to take it easy drinking these are they are much more potent than the classic Snowball.

I like to serve mine in a coupe glass rather than a high ball. It means you top it up with slightly less prosecco and so they aren't quite as strong. However you choose to serve them, they are the perfect cocktail for Christmas and New Years Eve parties.

Snowflake cocktail

The recipe

This really couldn't be simpler...we are swapping two of the usual Snowball ingredients for peak millennial versions. Lemonade = prosecco. Lime cordial = fresh lime. Here we go...

Snowflake cocktail with cherries

Snowflake cocktail

Emma
Meet the millennial revival of the classic snowball - a snowflake - made with prosecco. This recipe makes 1, scale up if you're making for a party!
4.75 from 28 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine British
Servings 1 person
Calories 139.4 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 5 ice cubes
  • 50 ml advocaat Warnick's is best
  • 1 wedge lime juice only
  • 150 ml prosecco to top up
  • 2 Maraschino cherries to serve

Instructions
 

  • Place the ice cubes into a cocktail shaker and pour over the advocaat and lime juice.
  • Shake well.
  • Strain into a cocktail glass and top up with prosecco.
  • Serve with two Maraschino cherries.

Nutrition

Calories: 139.4kcalCarbohydrates: 11.89gProtein: 2.54gFat: 2.16gSaturated Fat: 1.3gCholesterol: 29.5mgSodium: 41.76mgPotassium: 234.96mgFiber: 0.82gSugar: 9.94gVitamin A: 116.5IUVitamin C: 5.99mgCalcium: 91.94mgIron: 0.85mg
Keyword advocaat, lime, maraschino cherries, prosecco
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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Alyssa says

    December 30, 2018 at 10:00 pm

    Your cocktails are just as beautiful as they are delicious. I love your holiday spins on traditional cocktails - I think I need to curl up by the fire with one of these. 🙂

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      December 31, 2018 at 9:47 am

      Thank you so much Alyssa. I hope you have a very happy new year!

      Reply
  2. Tracy says

    December 30, 2018 at 10:03 pm

    Mmmm any cocktail with prosecco, I'm in! Ha, I totally do those quizzes, too! Cheers to delicious retro drinks!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      December 31, 2018 at 9:47 am

      Glad I'm not the only one Tracy. I've lost hours on Buzzfeed quizzes over the years!

      Reply
  3. Matt @ Plating Pixels says

    December 31, 2018 at 2:03 am

    Looks so fun and fancy! Excited to try this for the holidays.

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      December 31, 2018 at 9:47 am

      Thanks Matt. Wishing you a happy new year!

      Reply
  4. Shashi at SavorySpin says

    December 31, 2018 at 3:30 am

    Such an exquisite cocktail! So festive too!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      December 31, 2018 at 9:46 am

      Thanks Shashi!

      Reply
  5. Cathy says

    December 31, 2018 at 9:40 am

    YUMMM!!! Love Prosecco! Perfect for New Years! Thanks Emma!!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      December 31, 2018 at 9:46 am

      My pleasure! Enjoy the celebrations.

      Reply
  6. Sisley White says

    December 31, 2018 at 2:43 pm

    I am so making this! I was given a bottle of advocat and didn't really know what to do with it.
    P.s your photography is incredible x

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      January 01, 2019 at 3:53 pm

      YES! This is the perfect wayy to use it up! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  7. Heidi Roberts says

    January 02, 2019 at 10:35 pm

    I remember Snowballs being so popular - nice to see it updated for 2019!!

    Reply
  8. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    January 03, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    I have to admit I got through a whole bottle of Advocaat myself in December. No idea how it happened. Love snowballs and this is just a step up from that. EXCELLENT RECIPE!!!

    Reply
  9. Sonja says

    November 26, 2024 at 7:04 pm

    I think advocaat contains egg yolks!

    Reply
    • Emma says

      November 27, 2024 at 11:20 am

      Hi Sonja

      That's right. Sorry this recipe isn't vegan. Apologies for any confusion.

      All the best

      Reply
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