Category: Christmas

The Snowball is a highball of Advocaat and lemon-lime soda, sometimes with a splash of lemon and/or lime juice.

Snowball

1½ oz. Advocaat
3 oz. Lemon-Lime soda
Splash Lemon and/or Lime juice

Add cubed ice to a highball or double rocks glass. Add Advocaat, citrus, and top with lemon-lime soda. Stir carefully to mix. Garnish with lemon wheel.

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I need to get some Advocaat, which is made from egg yolks, brandy, and vanilla. Heather used to call it “egg nog liqueur,” which isn’t that far from the truth. I’m guessing it will be a dandy base for any number of creamy Christmas bevvies. I’m guessing Ginger snaps, Egg Nog variations, nutty drinks, &c. There is a Mexican cousin of Advocaat that goes by the name of Rompope.

Last year for Christmas, I made a new drink named “The Pomander,” whose scents I associate with Yuletide. This year, Blair and I decided to construct a selection of Christmas cocktails to provide to our thirsty friends.

To this aim, I’ve plan to:

• Brainstorm flavours and scents reminiscent of Yule, Christmas, Winter &c.
• Collect and document Seasonal cocktails for testing and analysis
• Stick it all here in TD&IF.

So while it may be quite early for Xmas, I’m starting early so we can have some amazing tipples to tease your taste buds.

And don’t worry, Hallowe’en lovers – I’ve drinks in store for you as well. I’ve just published my first one for the Autumn: My version of the Apple Bang!