The original full name of the drink was advocatenborrel, which might be translated to “lawyer’s drink.” Advocaat had a greater alcohol content than other eggnogs, therefore it was generally served chilled in tiny glasses similar to a shot glass. Advocaat and eggnog One thing that’s guaranteed to ruin a Snowball, according to Charles, is not using good quality lemonade. ‘Use one such as R Whites,’ he says ‘which has good carbonation and intense sweetness.’ How to make a Snowball drink Snowball Ingredients Advocaat is not to be confused with Eggnog, another popular Christmas drink which has milk, cream and rum in it (as well as the eggs and sugar).

To complete the famous drink you add cold lemonade, lime juice or lime cordial to the Advocaat and include ice and a maraschino cherry as a garnish. If you fancy tweaking a snowball, Charles suggests using cloudy lemonade and garnishing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to create a Posh Snowball drink or adding mini meringue or Custard Cream on the side.Beat the egg yolks, sugar, salt and vanilla seeds until well mixed and the sugar diluted, about 3 to 5 minutes. Anyway, here’s the classic recipe. Best served with Noddy Holder-esque shout of: “It’s CHRISTMAS!!!!” It’s easy to whip up this holiday drink at holiday parties. The big thing that sets this Advocaat snowball apart (traditional vs Dad’s way) is the fact that my Dad uses a blender to blend them up with crushed ice. Think of some of your favorite drinks to sip during the holiday season, and you’ll probably put eggnog near the top of the list, maybe followed by hot buttered rum, mulled wine or wassail. All of these winter warmers would certainly add to the holiday cheer as you gather in front of a cozy fire or watch your favorite holiday movies. Pour the Luxardo liqueur over the cherries to cover; seal; and place in the fridge for at least a week before using. This will yield ½ cup of cherries.

Another option to pair with advocaat is a creamy chocolate pie topped with whipped cream. Apple, cherry, or raisin pie with sour cream are excellent choices for the winter.Unwanted Food or Drink Products - Once supply conditions are broken, there are a number of factors outside of our control that can affect the quality of a product. Therefore perishable goods such as food and drink cannot be returned.