5 festive drinks for the New Year

Are you tired of the same old drink every New Year's Eve? Plain champagne and your aunt's "special holiday punch" do not appeal to you anymore? You might be in need of a change in your cocktail wardrobe. I assembled a few of the most festive drinks you should try on this special day. As a host or simply for yourself,  here are a few cocktails recipe to start 2017 on the right foot. Cheers!

1.Pomegranate Moscow mule
The Moscow mule, even though it has been on the market for a while, had a sudden rise in popularity this year. Give it a twist with pomegranate juice and you will be sure to impress your guests with something special.
Recipe:
-2 oz. of vodka
-1 oz. of pomegranate juice
-1 tbsp. of pomegranate seeds
-1 tbsp. of lime juice
-1 tsp. of honey
-½ c. ice
-ginger beer
-spring of rosemary

·         2.Manhattan
As one of my favourite drinks, I could only include it in the list. Sure, Manhattans can be found anywhere and be drank at any time. So why during New Year's Eve? Simple, everybody loves a good bourbon and this drink is different than your traditional holiday drink. So pour that alcohol and enjoy.
Recipe:
·         -1 c. of bourbon
-⅔ c. of red vermouth
-4 dashes of Angostura bitters
-4 orange twists
-4 cherries
·         3.Blackberry thyme sparkler
I love making cocktails for my guests, especially if they are easy to make but look complicated. This one is no exception. It not only looks chic, but also taste good! But beware of the sweetness, there is still champagne in it.
·         Recipe:
·         -1 c. blackberries + 8 more for garnish
-1 c. of water
-1 c. of sugar
-butter
-1 bottle of champagne
-4 oz. of gin
-4 sprigs of thyme
-1 c. of ice
-gold baking sugar for the rim
First, in a saucepan, bring the blackberries, water and sugar to boil. Simmer for 10 minutes until it becomes a syrup. Drain the blackberries and wait until they cool down. Then, apply butter on the rim of your champagne glasses and dip it in the gold baking sugar. Finally, add 1 oz. of gin per glass, 2 oz of the syrup, champagne, blackberries and the sprig of thyme. Voilà!
4.Hot spiked cider
I don't know about you, but during the new year celebration, the weather gets pretty cold. Starting the new year with a warm drink can be a good thing, especially if your guests aren't familiar with the harsh winter weather.
Recipe:
-1 quart of water
-3 orange spice tea bags
-½ c. of light brown sugar
-2 c. of apple cider
-1 & ½ c. of light rum
-8 cinnamon sticks
-3 tsp. of butter
Pour water into a large saucepan and bring it to a boil. Remove from heat and put the orange spice tea bags in it. Let it infuse for 5 minutes and remove the tea bags. Put the sugar, apple cider, rum and 2 cinnamon sticks and let it warm up. Pour the drink in the mugs, add ½ tsp of butter in each. Finish with cinnamon sticks for garnish.
5.Habitant
As a proud Canadian, I am obligated to provide you with a cocktail recipe what contains maple syrup. It is mandatory. Seriously, this drink has just the hint of sweetness that you need to celebrate the upcoming year. Enjoy!
Recipe:
-2 oz. of Canadian Whiskey
-1 oz. of lemon juice
-1 tsp. of maple syrup
-1 slice of orange for garnish
-1 maraschino cherry for garnish
I hope you enjoyed those recipes and that you have a fine evening with your family and friends. I also wish you a happy new year and a blast for 2017!
























Enjoy,
The little traveller's boots
Xox

Cocktails by: delish


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