Vodka Snowball Cocktail Recipe

When I’m in the mood for something easy and refreshing, I usually reach for a Vodka Snowball.\
It’s super simple—just vodka, lemon-lime soda, and a splash of lime juice, and somehow it ends up both cool and a little tangy.

Honestly, it’s one of my go-tos if friends are coming over, or even when I just want a quick drink at home.\
The light taste and that pale color (plus a cherry on top if I’m feeling fancy) always make it look fun.

You barely need any special tools or skills.\
If you’re new to mixing cocktails, the Vodka Snowball is about as friendly as it gets.

Vodka Snowball Cocktail Recipe

Making a classic Vodka Snowball at home couldn’t be easier.\
It’s just smooth vodka, creamy advocaat, and a bit of zesty lime, all topped with fizzy lemonade in a tall glass—looks festive and honestly, it’s hard to mess up.

Equipment

• Highball glass or any tall cocktail glass
• Cocktail shaker (makes mixing vodka, advocaat, and juices a breeze)
• Measuring jigger (so you don’t accidentally go overboard)
• Bar spoon (for stirring in the lemonade gently)
• Citrus juicer or reamer (fresh lime juice is so much better)
• Strainer (if you want to keep the lime pulp out)

Having the right tools just keeps things clean and quick.\
I always use a shaker to get everything blended, and a bar spoon helps keep the lemonade nice and bubbly when you add it last.

A fresh highball glass just makes it look sharp.

Ingredients

• 50 ml vodka
• 25 ml advocaat (that’s the creamy, vanilla liqueur)
• 100 ml lemonade (make sure it’s chilled)
• 10 ml fresh lime juice
• Optional: 10 ml coconut cream (if you’re feeling tropical)
• Ice cubes
• Lime wedge or maraschino cherry for garnish

I’m picky about using decent vodka—it really does make a difference.\
Advocaat brings in that thick, custardy vanilla vibe.

Fresh lime juice is a must for brightness, and lemonade adds the fizz.\
If I’m in the mood, I’ll stir in a little coconut cream for a twist.

Instructions

• Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
• In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, advocaat, and lime juice.
• (Coconut cream goes in now if you’re using it.)
• Shake it up for about 10 seconds—nothing too wild.
• Strain the mix into your glass over the ice.
• Top up slowly with chilled lemonade.
• Give it a gentle stir with a bar spoon.
• Pop on a lime wedge or a maraschino cherry for garnish.

Shaking first keeps everything cold and smooth.\
Adding the lemonade at the end helps keep those bubbles alive.

I always go for a garnish—it just looks more inviting, doesn’t it?

Notes

I keep my vodka and lemonade in the fridge so everything’s nice and cold.\
If I want it creamier, I’ll add a bit more advocaat or even a splash of coconut cream.

Some folks like it sweeter, so you could use a sweeter lemonade or throw in a dash of simple syrup.\
If you’re not big on fizz, just use a little less lemonade.

You can swap in a cocktail glass instead of a highball, though you might need to fiddle with the ice.\
Vanilla vodka is another fun twist for extra flavor.

The Snowball’s easy to tweak, and honestly, every little change brings something new to the table.

Tasting Notes

First sip of a Vodka Snowball? Honestly, it’s smooth and creamy right away. The vodka gives off this gentle warmth, and then the lemonade jumps in, making everything taste lighter and fresher.

There’s something about the advocaat—it adds this rich, velvety texture, almost like custard but not so heavy that it weighs you down. I actually find it pretty easy to drink, especially when it’s cold out or you’re at some festive get-together.

And then there’s the fizziness from the lemonade. That little tingle? It just works with the sweet and tart mix going on.

Here’s what really stands out for me:

• Creamy mouthfeel from the advocaat
• Slight tang from the lemonade
• Subtle warmth from the vodka

The pale yellow color looks super inviting in the glass. Sometimes I catch a hint of vanilla, which makes it a touch sweeter. It’s comforting, sure, but there’s something refreshing about it too.