Cocktail Recipes To Ring in 2023

By Julie Senger

 

While a champagne toast is the way many choose to welcome in a new year, no rule requires you to stick to that traditional option. Check out these winter-themed cocktail recipes to add a uniquely fun flair to this year’s NYE festivities.

 

Arctic White Chocolate Mint

Combine in a shaker 1½ oz. blanco tequila, ¾ oz. white chocolate liqueur, ¼ oz. creme de menthe, 1½ oz. heavy cream or half and half, and ice. Shake then strain into a champagne flute. Top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.

 

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Combine in a shaker 2 oz. gin, ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice, ¾ oz. cranberry syrup, and ice then shake for 10 seconds. Strain over fresh ice in a coarse sugar-rimmed martini glass and top with a hard apple cider. Garnish with an apple wheel.

 

Country Sleigh Ride

Combine in a shaker 2 oz. whisky or bourbon, ½ oz. almond syrup, ½ oz. triple sec, ¼ oz. gingerbread syrup, juice of 1 lime, and ice. Shake well and strain into rocks glass over fresh ice cubes. Garnish with an orange wheel.

 

Cozy Mittens Irish Coffee

Combine 2 oz. Irish cream liqueur, 1 oz. amaretto liqueur, and 5 oz. hot brewed coffee in an Irish cream glass. Top with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon.

 

Jack Frost

In a blender, add 3-4 cups ice, 1 cup pineapple juice, ½ cup Blue Curacao, ½ cup light rum, and ½ cup cream of coconut and blend until smooth. Divide into 4 stemless wine glasses with coconut flake rims.

 

NYE Lemon Ball Drop Martini

Combine in a shaker 1 ½ oz vodka, ½ oz. triple sec, ¾ oz. lemon juice, ½ tablespoon sugar, and ice. Shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a sugar rimmed martini glass and garnish with a lemon wheel and a cherry.

 

Winter Wreath Mocktail

Combine 1 oz. fresh lime juice, 1 oz. honey, and a shot of pomegranate juice and pour over ice in a stemless wine glass. Top with club soda or ginger ale and garnish with floating pomegranate seeds and a lime wheel.

 

Please drink responsibly. If you are planning to go out, don’t drink and drive. Make sure you have a designated driver or other plan in place to ensure you arrive home safely. Happy New Year from Family Life Magazines!