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Snowball
Ordinary DrinkMediumHighball glass

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Snowball

Snowball combines Advocaat, Lemonade, Lemon, Ice in a ordinary drink served in a highball glass. It is a strong fit for house party and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Balanced, light, balanced, and smooth.

Best for

Best for house party.

Quick tags

Christmas

Quick fact

A snowball is a cocktail containing advocaat and carbonated lemonade in approximately equal parts. It may have other ingredients, to taste.

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How to make it

Build it step by step.

3 steps
  1. 1Place one ice cube in the glass and add 1 1/2 oz of Advocaat.
  2. 2Fill up the glass with lemonade and decorate with a slice of lemon.
  3. 3Serve at once.

Method

Mixed

Finish

Usually finished with Lemonade and Lemon.

Taste map

Strength

Balanced

Sweetness

Light

Sourness

Balanced

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Snowball is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Advocaat, Lemonade, Lemon.

Texture and serve cues

Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style

Best for

Best for house party.

Glassware

Highball glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect a balanced profile with support from Advocaat, Lemonade, Lemon.

Best pairing

Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.

Serving style

Serve in a highball glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Snowball is the kind of recipe that works well as part of a broad home-cocktail collection.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

A snowball is a cocktail containing advocaat and carbonated lemonade in approximately equal parts. It may have other ingredients, to taste.

Reference cards

Category

Ordinary Drink

Alcohol

Alcoholic

Glass

Highball glass

Method

Mixed

Garnish

Usually finished with Lemonade and Lemon.

Updated

March 11, 2026

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