Use these celebratory drinks to toast the coming of the new year in style. These items will power your New Year’s Eve festivities, whether you plan on staying in to view the ball descend on television or throwing an all-out party to ring in 2022. These libations include typical holiday fare (did someone mention Champagne?) and are perfect for starting off the festivities.
French 75
What doesn’t scream “a better year is just ahead” about this celebratory mixture of gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Champagne? Shake all ingredients except the Champagne and filter into a flute. Top with Champagne and decorate with a twist of lemon. This cocktail is as simple to prepare as it is to enjoy.
Singapore sling
Do you already feel sleepy simply thinking about staying up until midnight (or later) to ring in the New Year? That calls for some celebratory Rich Coffee. Your favorite brewed coffee is blended with crème de cacao, fernet, which has a herbal and bitter flavor, and a touch of sugar. The result is an easy-to-make cocktail that’s big on flavor and certain to get you buzzed in no time. Spread some homemade pistachio whipped cream on top and have it anytime you need a pick-me-up.
Set the New Year on Fire
If you want to have a pyrotechnic New Year’s Eve, you don’t have to buy fireworks. Mix lime juice, simple nectar, and fresh mint in a muddler. Add whisky and float some Campari on over. An even better drink is made by lighting a lime rind with sugar plus Bacard 151 rum.
Rich Coffee
Do you already feel sleepy simply thinking about staying up until midnight (or later) to ring in the New Year? That calls for some celebratory Rich Coffee. Your favorite brewed coffee is blended with crème de cacao, fernet, which has a herbal and bitter flavor, and a touch of sugar. The result is an easy-to-make cocktail that’s big on flavor and certain to get you buzzed in no time. Spread some homemade pistachio whipped cream on top and have it anytime you need a pick-me-up.
Whiskey sour amid the chill of winter
Our winter whiskey sour is a twist on the tried-and-true classic that is sure to please. All bourbon lovers should try this easy recipe. A touch of sugar syrup and a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime strike the ideal balance between sweet and sour. Use edible gold glitter to make your dish shine even brighter. Do you need some guidance in selecting a bourbon base? Learn about the top 10 bourbon whiskey based on our expert tasting evaluations.
Indulge with Some Sparkling Champagne Holiday Punch
Punch is the perfect drink for entertaining a large group of people. A huge punch bowl has the dual benefit of preventing you from having to spend the whole party acting as bartender and giving any gathering an air of festivity. San Diego’s Polite Provisions and Raised by Wolves co-founder Eric Castro created this delightfully festive punch. Old Fashioned bitters complement the nuttiness and earthiness of the Genever, while Cointreau provides sweetness and lemon juice brightens the drink. Champagne, with its delicate bubbles and festive effervescence, also has a prominent role to perform.
New Year’s Sparkler
This simple yet tasty sparkling wine will replace your standard champagne. Champagne is given a rosy hue and a delicious taste with the addition of berry-flavored vodka and pomegranate juice, and the presentation is finished off with skewered raspberries. It’s nice enough for a New Year’s Eve dinner, yet simple enough to make while watching the ball drop from home.
My Golden Dram
This flute is essentially a Champagne Cocktail with a healthy dose of whiskey; it consists of a sugar cube steeped in Angostura bitters, a hearty pour of 12-year-old scotch, and more prosecco. It’s an unusual pairing, to be sure, but one that will have you coming back for more.
Shots of chocolate vodka
Our chocolate vodka shots, finished with chocolate squares, are the epitome of luxury. Blend a liqueur and some vodka with chocolate hazelnut spread. Need a bit extra salt in your life? As an appetizer or before-dinner cocktail, try one of our spicy bloody mary shots.
Colletti Royale
Julie Reiner, co-owner of Brooklyn’s Clover Club and Leyenda, created this sophisticated cocktail as a cross between a French 75 and a Margarita. The recipe asks for rosé Champagne to be added on top of a mixture of reposado tequila, Cointreau, and St. Germain, blood orange and lime juices, and orange bitters.
Lights Out Punch
Light and bubbly, this punch was created by bartender Joaquin Simo of New York City’s Pouring Ribbons to keep partygoers going strong till morning. A refreshingly novel addition to reposado tequila, apple cider, lemon juice, and bitters is vermouth steeped with cinnamon and orange tea. For a refreshing twist, add a splash of club soda and finish with seasonal spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, or seasonal fruit like apple slices.
Martini with passion fruit.
Our simple passion fruit martini is a must-have at any party. Vodka flavored with vanilla adds a touch of sweetness, while passoa, a liqueur made from passion fruit, provides a jolt of fresh, zingy flavor. Let’s go ahead of the game and prepare our basic sugar syrup to keep in the fridge.
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Mind Eraser
This frothy Black Russian, popular in the 1980s, is just the thing to get the party started when you want something alcoholic and caffeinated. Make it in the glass; there’s no need to shake, mix, or filter.
West 75th
This drink is an undeniably novel take on the classic French 75, and it is made by combining calvados, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and orange bitters. Italian red sparkling wine, lambrusco, is used as the last touch. The final product has a fruity, earthy, and definitely celebratory flavor profile.
Cold-Brew Negroni
It takes some planning ahead of time, but this Negroni with added caffeine can help you stay up until midnight. Campari is infused with coffee grounds while it steeps, and the gin and sweet vermouth are mixed in the traditional Negroni ratio. Add a twist of orange for a holiday touch.
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