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10 Festive Cocktails To Welcome The New Year
Updated on December 28, 2020
There’s no better way to greet 2021 than with a celebratory sipper when the clock strikes midnight! Even though you’ll likely be watching the ball drop from the comfort of your home, you can still flex your bartending skills by making one (or more) of these festive cocktails. French 75? Mulled Wine Sangria? Spiced Rum Eggnog? Scroll down and take your pick!
French 75 Cocktail
Named after a French 75mm artillery gun, this classic cocktail works best with a London dry gin like Bombay Sapphire. Sparkling wine gives it a celebratory twist ideal for clinking glasses on New Year’s Eve.
Get the recipe for French 75 Cocktail.
Mulled Wine Sangria
Batch-mix this signature cocktail ahead of time for easy pouring, and be sure to make extra because there’s nothing worse than running out.
Get the recipe for Mulled Wine Sangria.
Kombucha Moscow Mule
“I love kombucha because it’s a really flavorful, low-sugar alternative to traditional soda,” says food blogger Abbey Sharp. Healthful kombucha replaces ginger beer in this version of the classic recipe.
Get the recipe for Kombucha Moscow Mule.
Spiced Rum Chocolate Caramel Eggnog
What better way to warm up this winter than with a festive drink in hand! Keep cozy this holiday season with a sweet and spicy spin on this classic holiday cocktail from chef Lynn Crawford.
Get the recipe for Spiced Rum Chocolate Caramel Eggnog.
The Christmas Sweater Cocktail
“When it comes to entertaining at home, the only way to go during the holidays is cheesy – that’s why I picked this drink,” says restauranteur Cory Vitiello. “I love the name.” You can enjoy this comforting cocktail long after Christmas!
Get the recipe for The Christmas Sweater Cocktail.
The Alfonso
“This recipe comes from our friend John Bunner, the head barman at Toronto’s Alo restaurant,” says food maven Laura Calder. “He’s always getting us to try new things (especially me because I usually just have champagne!).”
Get the recipe for The Alfonso.
French 227 Cocktail
This champagne and gin sipper is a playful spin on the classic French 75, named after 227 Ossington Ave. — the address of Sarah Keenlyside and Brandon Olsen’s first restaurant, La Banane.
Get the recipe for the French 227 Cocktail.
Mulled Wine Punch
Brandy, port and spices add a delicious depth to this warm and wintry punch.
Get the recipe for Mulled Wine Punch.
Georgian Bay Gin Sunset
“Our cottage is on Georgian Bay, and a friend of ours started Georgian Bay Gin,” says designer Sarah Richardson. “The gin is made with local juniper berries, and blending it with citrus and cranberries makes this cocktail festive and delicious.”
Get the recipe for Georgian Bay Gin Sunset.
Seedlip’s Alcohol-Free Peel Cocktail
UK-based brand Seedlip is making mocktails cool again with their line of non-alcoholic spirits. Distilled from oranges, ginger, peppercorn and lemongrass, Seedlip’s Grove 42 adds a fresh flavor to their Peel Cocktail.
Get the recipe for Seedlip’s Alcohol-Free Peel Cocktail.