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.
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
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
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Alyssa says
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. 🙂
Emma Walton says
Thank you so much Alyssa. I hope you have a very happy new year!
Tracy says
Mmmm any cocktail with prosecco, I'm in! Ha, I totally do those quizzes, too! Cheers to delicious retro drinks!
Emma Walton says
Glad I'm not the only one Tracy. I've lost hours on Buzzfeed quizzes over the years!
Matt @ Plating Pixels says
Looks so fun and fancy! Excited to try this for the holidays.
Emma Walton says
Thanks Matt. Wishing you a happy new year!
Shashi at SavorySpin says
Such an exquisite cocktail! So festive too!
Emma Walton says
Thanks Shashi!
Cathy says
YUMMM!!! Love Prosecco! Perfect for New Years! Thanks Emma!!
Emma Walton says
My pleasure! Enjoy the celebrations.
Sisley White says
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
Emma Walton says
YES! This is the perfect wayy to use it up! Enjoy 🙂
Heidi Roberts says
I remember Snowballs being so popular - nice to see it updated for 2019!!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
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!!!
Sonja says
I think advocaat contains egg yolks!
Emma says
Hi Sonja
That's right. Sorry this recipe isn't vegan. Apologies for any confusion.
All the best