In fact, families who have traditionally reserved this drink for celebrations at Christmas are now enjoying it throughout the year whenever a get-together arises.

That’s what makes Warninks Adcocaat so special, it’s inextricably linked to one of the greatest family celebrations of the year.The Create the Holidays series on The Purple Pumpkin Blog is filled with free printables, crafts, recipes, and more for Christmas and the Winter Holidays! I remember my parents throwing cocktails parties in the ’70s when Snowballs were all the rage, especially at Christmas. This sparkling cocktail is a lighter rendition of the classic and an ideal contender for pre-dinner tipples or New Year’s cheers.

We have our fair share of Christmas traditions that have come from my family or my husband's family, but it's nice to have started some of our own as well (we have a few more child-friendly ones too! Cut 12 lids using a smaller cutter to fit your pies, brush the underside with beaten egg and press them on top to seal. Combine in a shaker with ice, then serve over ice and topped with whipped cream and crushed hazelnuts. Coffee is the ingredient on everyone’s lips right now, and a match made in heaven with the rich custardy flavour of Warninks.

Although Snowball cocktails are very popular over winter, especially Christmas-time, they can be enjoyed all year round. We of course decorate it together, cue more disputes over the colours, the number of decorations, the untangling of lights…all whilst listening to the obligatory Christmas number ones of the last century (Carols are for Christmas morning) and supping on a festive Snowball cocktail.

It's a creamy winter drink made with Advocaat, and it will get you feeling festive from the inside out. Warninks Advocaat has been made in Holland since 1616 and was one of the original producers of advocaat. All products are excellent for drinking pure, with whipped cream on top or on ice, to use in a cake or even custard. Advocaat is made from brandy, egg yolks, vanilla and sugar whereas eggnog is made from eggs, sugar, cream and rum or whisky. It's not dissimilar from eggnog - it's traditionally made with brandy and eggs (so unfortunately, Advocaat is not vegan), and it's got that same thick, rich sweetness.

Elevate a Snowball to a Posh Snowball by adding cloudy lemonade, then up the wow-factor by topping with a rolled scoop of vanilla ice cream to create a real ‘snowball’ effect. Pour the advocaat and lemonade over the ice and stir gently until the outside of the glass feels cold. Advocaat Hot Chocolate – The classic Christmas festive drink, the snowball, but transformed into a hot chocolate cocoa drink. The Snowflake features Warninks mixed with gin, and maraschino liqueur, and topped with cava and lemon juice.