The snowball drink cocktail recipe is a hidden secret with it's smooth texture and surprising appearance given its brandy and egg content! Whilst there are certain cocktails that have been around for over a hundred years that may not be on any “most popular” list, the snowball drink isn't one of them. Yet, it contains brandy one of the most historical liquors.
The Snowball is unique because of the addition of the egg, which possibly why it is most associated with winter, because many winter drinks such as eggnog also contain egg. However, it also can double as a summer drink because it isn’t a warm or heated cocktail. This adaptability can also help make it a solid year-round choice. Regardless, the brandy-egg concoction may not be the most ordered, but it is an interesting drink for a unique change.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces of brandy
- 1 ounce of simple syrup
- 1 egg
- Splash of ginger ale
- Ice
Equipment:
- Cocktail shaker
- Collins glass
Instructions:
- Pour the brandy, simple syrup, and egg into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well to ensure that the egg is properly mixed.
- Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass.
- Top with ginger ale.
The snowball cocktail drink recipe is present in the 1899 Applegreen's Bar Book, which means that the drink has been around for well over a century. There are people who call the egg/syrup/brandy combination something called Advocaat, and an alternate version where the Snowball drink cocktail is equal parts Advocaat and lemonade. The Snowball is more popular in the UK, where Advocaat is actually sold commercially, in supermarkets, and is referred to in pubs as 'splits' and is usually drank in the winter, to warm the drinker. This custard-like version is more associated with Europe, and specifically the Netherlands. It may not be the most popular holiday cocktail, but the Snowball drink might be the brandy cocktail you need to switch things up. Enjoy!