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Snowday

Snowday is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans bitter and citrus. Stirred and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 26.9% ABV and roughly 203 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic26.9% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

203 kcalCalories
26.9%ABV
9.3gSugar
12.1gCarbs
1.05Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 6 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Stir all ingredients with ice.Stirred
  2. Strain into a chilled Rocks glass over fresh ice.Strain
  3. Express orange peel over drink and garnish.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

BitterCitrus

Supporting notes

ChocolateRed FruitRichSweetHerbal

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV
  • Full-bodied
  • Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • AperitifSuggested from its bitter and herbal notes.
  • Happy HourSuggested from its bitter notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

CharcuterieOlivesSalty Snacks

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka1 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes
Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Angostura BittersDash

Aromatic BittersWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste before adding more.
What changes
Another aromatic bitters can replace Angostura when some change in spice and fruit character is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Orange BittersNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste; the result will lose some baking-spice character.
What changes
Orange bitters can replace Angostura only when a brighter, more citrus-led result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange PeelGarnish with

Orange TwistGood swap
How much to use
Use a similar-sized twist.
What changes
An orange twist is usually a close substitute for orange peel.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Snowday?
The Snowday is a cocktail made with 6 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 26.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 203 calories.
What does a Snowday taste like?
Snowday has a flavour profile featuring Bitter, Citrus, Chocolate, Red Fruit. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Snowday?
Snowday pairs well with Charcuterie, Olives, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Snowday?
The Snowday has an ABV of approximately 26.9%. That's approximately 1.05 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 203 kcal, 9.3g sugar, 12.1g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Snowday typically served?
Snowday is often suggested for Aperitif, Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Snowday?
If you enjoy Snowday, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Snowday at home?
Yes. The Snowday uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Snowday with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.