Snowday
The Snowday is a strong vodka sour, bitter and herbal on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.
- 3 min
- Highball glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 84 out of 100
- Fruity
- 67 out of 100
- Bitter
- 96 out of 100
- Herbal
- 93 out of 100
- Boozy
- 80 out of 100
How to make a Snowday
To make a Snowday, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: 1 oz vodka, 1 oz Amaro Montenegro, 1 oz ruby port, ¼ oz blood orange and Angostura Bitters. Garnish with orange peel.
You'll need
- Vodka1 oz
- Amaro Montenegro1 oz
- Ruby Port1 oz
- Blood Orange¼ oz
- Angostura Bitterssplash (¼ oz)
- Orange Peelgarnish
Instructions
- 1
Add vodka, amaro Montenegro, ruby port, blood orange juice and Angostura bitters to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Garnish with an orange twist.
Why shake? Blood orange juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Snowday questions
What does a Snowday taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly bitter and herbal, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 24% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Snowday?
About 24% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Snowday and a Long Vodka?
Both use vodka and Angostura Bitters. The Snowday adds Amaro Montenegro, ruby port and blood orange, while the Long Vodka uses lime and tonic water. The Snowday is stirred and served in a highball glass; the Long Vodka is shaken and served in a highball glass. The Snowday is the stronger of the two.
Should a Snowday be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: blood orange needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
How do I make a pitcher of Snowdays?
For 6 drinks, mix 6 oz vodka, 6 oz Amaro Montenegro, 6 oz ruby port and 1 oz blood orange in a jug and chill it. Add 4⅓ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Snowday in?
A highball glass.