6 Cocktails To Help You Ring In The New Year or Level-Up Any Occasion -

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Ringing in the new year is likely to be spent staying up for the clock to strike midnight while imbibing on average cocktails. Not very memorable. Everyone initially strives to pull off a better than average NYE celebration, however the busyness the holiday celebrations prior overshadow the ultimate success of your NYE party. But, fret not. We've got 5 cocktails to help you ring in the new year!

Champagne may remain the classic for the stroke of midnight, but for the rest of the night, we've got what you need to level up your shindig. That said, here’s our favorites that we'll be sharing this New Years Eve.

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In a Pear Tree

In my travels, I had come across the best wine bar in Ames, Iowa. It, of course, served many wines but also had an extensive drink menu, including a vast variety of vodka mule's. It quickly became 'my thing' to frequent this establishment in order to make my way through tasting all of their mule flavors.

Moscow Mule's are typically served in aesthetically pleasing copper mugs that also help them retain their coldness. They also make a fabulous gift basket presentation, along with a bottle of vodka, if you are looking for an over-the-top gift for someone.

Garnish your mule with sliced pear, or an in this recipe, lemon. Due to browning, we came across a sugared and baked garnish idea that we will use since we can prepare them ahead of time.

PEAR MULE

Ingredients
2 oz. American Harvest Organic Vodka
1 oz. Fresh lemon juice
¼ pc. Pear

Technique
Muddle Pear. Add ice and all ingredients to glass. Stir and add garnish.

Glass
Copper Mule Mug

Garnish
Lemon

TÖST To The Season

If you have not heard of TÖST, you are missing out! We love to keep it on hand for those who desire non-alcoholic refreshment. In fact, we will be having a toast with the kids (an early toast...shhhh!) TÖST is a delicious dry sparkling beverage of white tea, white cranberry and ginger that you can enjoy daily, yet is festive for occasions.

Rocking Rum Punch

By Barrows House Inn, Dorset, VT

1 oz fresh lime juice

1 splash grenadine syrup

1 oz light rum

1 oz dark rum

¼ cup fresh pineapple juice

¼ cup fresh orange juice

2 oz TÖST

pinch freshly grated nutmeg, optional: chopped fresh pineapple and oranges

Puttin' on The Spritz

At El Mayor, they've been perfecting tequila for four generations, focusing only on tequila as a labor of love. Their Cran 'n' Honey Spritz cocktail is made with cranberry, honey simple syrup, Prosecco and, of course, their tequila. The addition of Mionetto Prosecco is a light and refreshing cocktail, making it perfect for NYE.

Cran 'N' Honey Spritz

2 oz. El Mayor® Blanco Tequila
1 oz. Cranberry Juice
½ oz. Honey Simple Syrup*
½ oz. Lemon Juice
1 ½ oz. Prosecco

*Honey Simple Syrup: Boil equal parts honey and water.

Shake ingredients over ice and top with Prosecco. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist and ground cinnamon dust.

Make Your Mark

Sophisticated and complex, Campari's bittersweet punch meets a layered balance by adding the richness of Maker's Mark and sweet vermouth.

Boulevardier

This 1920s cocktail is a bourbon-based take on an even older classic: the Negroni. This version replaces gin with Maker's Mark^®, delivering intriguing depth and warmth.

Ingredients

1-1/2 parts Maker’s Mark Bourbon
3/4 parts Campari^® Liqueur
3/4 parts sweet vermouth
Orange peel for garnish

Garnish your drinks by matching flavors. Twists made from citrus peels add a festive touch to the Boulevardier.

Prepare to be Empressed

Whether you’re a bartender who’s discerningly of the moment or just looking to impress a special someone, there’s nothing like presenting a deliciously sophisticated drink that’s also breathtakingly beautiful. With Empress 1908, every cocktail you create is unforgettable.

Empress Martini

Regal, dry and fit for royalty. The Empress Martini is a spirit-forward, crisp classic bound to satisfy any cocktail connoisseur.

METHOD:

Stir on ice, strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Empress 1908

1/2 oz Lillet Blanc

Strawberry Star Anise Gin Punch

At Boodles, we're all about mingling - mingling with the flavors in your favorite cocktails, mingling with friends and family, and mingling old traditions to create new ones. Our British Gin is made with an approachable blend of botanicals that serves as the perfect base for all of the above this holiday season.

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Boodles Rhubarb & Strawberry Gin is available for purchase online at Boodles.com or Caskers. With an SRP of $23.99 it won’t break the bank, letting you refill that punch bowl over and over.

Strawberry Star Anise Gin Punch

Makes 20 Servings
6-1/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
13.5 oz Strawberry Star Anise Syrup* (recipe below)
13.5 oz Brewed Ginger Tea, Chilled
18-3/4 oz Boodles Rhubarb & Strawberry Gin
25 oz Prosecco

Combine ingredients in a punch bowl with a large block of ice. Garnish the bowl with slices of fresh strawberries, star anise pods, and lemon peel slivers. Garnish each drink with a star anise pod (flamed, or not) and a lemon twist.

Strawberry Star Anise Syrup
Makes Approximately 16 oz of Syrup
16 oz Frozen Strawberries
5 Whole Anise Pods

1/2 c. Brown Sugar
1/2 c. Water

Combine in a medium-large pot and bring to a simmer. Reduce to medium-low heat and let simmer until you've reached your preferred syrup consistency. Strain into a non-reactive container, and keep in the refrigerator for up to one month.

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