New Year's Eve makes it the perfect opportunity to celebrate with your favorite drink. From champagne cocktails to cozy brunch drinks, these merry sips will make your celebration complete.
There are a few factors to consider when choosing a cocktail drink for your New Year’s Eve party. We've compiled 21 festive cocktails to make your next party merry.
French 75 is our favorite New Years' Eve cocktail. This sparkling cocktail is simple and easy to make. This cocktail is sure to please, whether you are sipping it with gin, cognac or vodka.
Another gin-based cocktail that's perfect for NYE is the Woodchuck Warmer. This classic whiskey cocktail can be made quickly and can be paired up with a cranberry syrup for a fruity twist.
It's a great way to keep your New Year's Eve party guests happy and warm. You can make this warm gin toddy ahead of time and have it ready when your guests arrive.
This warm winter cocktail is made with simple syrup cranberry-infused, sparkling wine, and a shot of Bourbon. The perfect cocktail to toast the new year is this one!
This delicious cranberry-infused chai simple syrup can be made ahead and then you just need to add a few ingredients. Your guests will love it!
This drink is great to make ahead so you always have a supply of it when you need it. It is a sweet, creamy, and foamy drink that will keep your guests up until the last minute.
Red Snapper is a fun and original take on the Bloody Mary. It's basically a Bloody Mary but with gin rather than vodka. It gives it a savory-spicy and tangy flavor. This is a fun, new twist on the traditional that will amaze your guests.
White Tea Shots are another holiday favorite. This drink is more elaborate than your typical punch. It contains a bit of peach schnapps, and some lemon lime in the sweet and tart mix. It's a light and refreshing drink that will have your guests coming back for more!
These recipes are also very easy to prepare. You can save money by making multiple cocktails with the same bottle, such as the Champagne cocktail or the Pomegranate French75.
There is nothing better than a good New Years' Eve cocktail. These are guaranteed to be the perfect New Years Eve cocktail recipe for your party.
FAQ
What drinks can beginners order at a Bar?
Ordering a beer can be the best way of getting started. If you're unsure what kind of beer to order, ask the bartender what they recommend.
You can drink wine if it is dry. If you prefer reds, try a light-bodied Pinot Noir or Merlot. For cocktails, choose a martini or margarita.
If you're unsure of what to order, say so and the bartender will help you.
Can I freeze cocktails ahead of time?
Yes! Yes, you can freeze several cocktails. Place the bottles in an airtight plastic container and freeze them until you need them. To serve, simply thaw the bottle(s) overnight in the refrigerator.
What are the 10 most popular mixed drinks?
The top ten most popular mixed drinks include:
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Cosmopolitan (2 oz vodka + 1/4 oz cranberry juice + 2 oz club soda)
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Margarita (3 oz tequila + 3 oz lime juice + 1 tsp sugar)
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Mojito (2 oz light rum + 4 oz fresh mint leaves + 1/2 cup crushed ice)
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White Russian (2 oz vodka + 2 oz heavy cream + 1 tbsp Kahlua coffee liqueur)
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Screwdriver (2 oz vodka + 6 oz orange juice + 1/2 tsp grenadine syrup)
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Daiquiri (1 oz white rum + 1/2 oz maraschino cherry juice + 1/2 oz lime juice + 1/8 tsp simple syrup)
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Pina Colada (2 oz coconut rum + 1/2 cup pineapple juice + 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes)
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Hurricane (1 oz dark rum + 1/2 ounce amaretto + 1/2 oz pineapple juice + 1/4 oz lime juice + 1 oz ginger ale)
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Moscow Mule (2 oz vodka + 5 oz ginger beer + 1/4 oz simple syrup)
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Long Island Ice Tea (2 oz gin + 7 oz sweet & sour mix)
Statistics
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
- The tequila should be 100 percent agave, not the cheaper “mixto” products, which blend a minimum of 51 percent agave with other sugars. (cooking.nytimes.com)
- with a light percentage of 4.2% or any with a light percentage of 4.2% or any Coors/Bud/Miller Lite, which also is 4.2% (breakingtheboredom.com)
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
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How To
How to make a perfect Margarita in your own kitchen
Mixing agave, Cointreau (sweet orange liquor) and fresh lime juice is the most popular cocktail. To enhance the flavor of the cocktail, you can add salt and sugar to it, as well as bitters, cinnamon sticks, and chocolate syrup.
If you want to try making your own, here's how you do it!
Ingredients
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1/2 cup ice cubes
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3 oz Tequila Blanco
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1/4 cup Cointreau
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Juice of 1 Lime
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Salt
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Sugar
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Cinnamon sticks
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Chocolate syrup
Method
In a shaker, combine all the ingredients. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds, then pour into a glass. Garnish with a slice of lime if desired.
This recipe can be used as a template to make other types of alcohols such as:
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Whiskey Sour
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Daiquiri
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Manhattan
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White Russian
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Brandy Alexanders
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Gin & Tonics
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Sidecars
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Collins
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Scotch & Soda
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Margaritas