Snowball

Not for throwing! This tasty holiday treat is for sipping only.
Ingredients
1 ½ oz gin
½ oz anise liqueur
½ oz cream
Instructions
In a mixer with ice, shake ingredients well. Serve in a chilled cocktail glass.

Not for throwing! This tasty holiday treat is for sipping only.
1 ½ oz gin
½ oz anise liqueur
½ oz cream
In a mixer with ice, shake ingredients well. Serve in a chilled cocktail glass.
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