If you are having a New Year’s Eve Party, or just going to a party and want to bring something fun and impressive to drink, take a look at some of these fabulous drinks from Sandra Lee’s Semi Homemade recipes.
ORANGE MARGARITA:
Ingredients
Makes: 1 drink
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11⁄2 ounces tequila, Jose Cuervo Especial®
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1 ounce blood orange mixer, Stirrings®
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1⁄4 ounce blood orange bitters, Stirrings®
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Ice cubes
Directions
In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, blood orange mixer, and blood orange bitters. Add ice; cover and shake until very cold. Strain into a chilled glass.
CREAM TWIST:
There’s nothing easier than combining Irish cream liqueur and vanilla flavored vodka for a Cream Twist. Not only is it simple, this creamy, vanilla treat is a real delight.
Ingredients
Makes: 1 drink
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2 ounces Irish cream liqueur, Baileys®
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1⁄2 ounce vanilla flavored vodka, Smirnoff®
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Ice cubes
Directions
In a cocktail shaker, combine Irish cream and vodka. Add ice; cover and shake until very cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
BUCA-CINO:
Smooth and creamy, great for anytime of the year but especially soothing after celebratory shouts of "Happy New Year!" The Buca-Cino is an urbane blend of milk, half-and-half, sambuca and gin, simple to make and exquisite to serve.
Ingredients
Makes: 1 drink
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1 ounce half-and-half
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1 ounce milk
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3⁄4 ounce sambuca, Romana Sambuca®
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1⁄2 ounce gin, Tanqueray®
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Ice cubes
Directions
In a cocktail shaker, combine half-and-half, milk, sambuca, and gin. Add ice; cover and shake until very cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
COCONUT GINGER MOJITO:
The mojito is exotic bliss combining sweet and refreshing citrus with mint flavors, and a twist of coconut. Blend mojito drink mix, coconut rum, and a splash of ginger ale to excite your taste buds.
Ingredients
Makes: 1 drink
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Ice cubes
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11⁄2 ounces mojito drink mix, Stirrings®
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11⁄2 ounces coconut rum, Captain Morgan Parrot Bay® Coconut
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1 splash ginger ale
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Fresh mint sprig
Directions
Fill short glass with ice. Pour in mojito mix and rum. Top with ginger ale. Stir gently and garnish with fresh mint.
POM BLANCO:
Pom Blanco is a vibrant, festive and fizzy drink to serve at your holiday party. Mixed with tequila, pomegranate, lime juice, and a splash of soda water, this bubbly drink is the perfect prelude to a scintillating evening.
Ingredients
Makes: 1 drink
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11⁄2 ounces tequila, Don Julio® Blanco
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3⁄4 ounce pomegranate juice
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1⁄2 ounce lime juice
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Splash simple syrup
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Splash soda water
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Cranberry swizzle stick
Directions
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously until very cold. Strain into a glass. Top with a splash of soda water. Garnish with a cranberry swizzle stick.
SOUR APPLE MARTINI:
Ingredients
Makes: 1 serving
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4 ice cubes
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3 tablespoons apple sourball mix, Hiram Walker®
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3 tablespoons vodka, Smirnoff®
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2 teaspoons sweet vermouth
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1 apple slice
Directions
In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients except
the apple slice. Cover and shake for 15 seconds. Strain
into a martini glass and garnish with the apple slice.
Serve immediately.
SHIMMER-TINI:
Their taste is well worth toasting—velvety vanilla vodka, pineapple, and Key lime juice, with a top note of cream of coconut, blended into a fitting concoction to bid the year a sweet farewell and ring in a new one so full of promise.
Ingredients
Makes: 1 drink
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Ice cubes
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2 shots vanilla vodka, Stoli®
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1 shot unsweetened pineapple juice, Dole®
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½ shot bottled Key lime juice, Nellie & Joe’s®
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2 tablespoons cream of coconut, Coco Lopez®
Directions
Fill a martini shaker with ice cubes. Add vodka, pineapple juice, Key lime juice, and cream of coconut. Shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass.
CHAMPAGNE SABAYON:
My Champagne Sabayon is the perfect drink to serve at the conclusion of a huge holiday feast. It is a dessert and a cocktail in one. This tempting treat starts with a blend of honey, berries, and champagne, and ends with a fluffy cream topping that is sure to leave you satisfied.
Ingredients
Makes: 6 drinks
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11⁄4 cups extra-dry Champagne, Moët & Chandon®
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1⁄4 cup honey
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1 package (16-ounce) frozen mixed berries, thawed
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3 teaspoons grated orange zest
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1⁄4 cup fresh orange juice
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1 package (12.3-ounce) silken extra-firm tofu
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Orange zest curls (optional)
Directions
In a glass measuring cup, combine 1⁄2 cup of the Champagne and 2 tablespoons of the honey, stirring until honey dissolves. In a small bowl, pour Champagne over berries. Stir 2 teaspoons of the orange zest and the orange juice into berry mixture. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour. For the Champagne Sabayon, place remaining 3⁄4 cup Champagne into blender. Add tofu, the remaining 2 tablespoons honey, and the remaining 1 teaspoon orange zest. Cover and blend on high until smooth. Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve. To serve, divide berry mixture among 6 champagne flutes. Top with Champagne Sabayon. Garnish with orange zest curls (optional).
How’s that for some drinks that are not only tasty, but down right beautiful! Have fun, be safe. and please drink responsibly!!
Happy New Year
And, As Always, Happy Decorating!
