Video: Christmas drinks: a manly snowball cocktail Advocaat We rarely play devil's advocaat on drinking decisions at Christmas, so we struggle to support the neat serve of Advocaat after dinner. That said, it is an excellent ingredient in this cocktail. A blend of eggs, sugar and brandy, it comes to us from the Dutch, who have given us so many glorious pleasures over the years that it deserves re-appraisal. Warnink's Advocaat, 70cl, £10, Waitrose Champagne is a discerning choice, but it's all too easy to be hoodwinked by the Henry's and Henriettas flogging the stuff. We've used Aldi's Champagne Veuve Monsigny, which has picked up a couple of awards in competition but, more importantly, costs a tenner. Perfect for mixed drinks. Champagne Veuve Monsigny, 75cl, £10, Aldi Fino sherry While the old girl snores after skulling the sweet stuff, you can crack open a bottle of fino sherry. Tio Pepe is incredibly good value, a real gum desiccating drop that challenges the tastebuds and balances up the creamy advocaat in this cocktail. Tio Pepe fino sherry, £10.20, Waitrose Glass: champagne flute 60ml Advocaat 30ml Tio Pepe 15ml Rose's Lime Cordial Champagne to top up Shake the first three ingredients, pour into a flute and top with champagne. Then, stick a sparkler in there.