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20 New Year's Eve Cocktail Recipes

20 New Year's Eve Cocktail Recipes

From sparkling champagne-infused cocktails to tried-and-true classics that everyone will love, these alcoholic cocktails will help you

Paper Airplane CocktailViews: 906

The winter holidays mean an abundance of citrus fruits in our homes, which means it's the perfect time to make delicious cocktails with them, like this unique and delightful Paper Airplane drink.

bourbon, liqueur, Aperol, grapefruit juice...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Categories: Desserts, Cakes, Cakes, .
Author:
Christmas Croquembouche with profiteroles and mint creamViews: 988

This tower of profiteroles filled with white chocolate mint cream and topped with crushed red and white mint candies is a stunning dessert that's sure to impress everyone...

Premium flour, eggs, cream, mascarpone cheese, white chocolate, mint extract, lollipops...
Time: 3 hours. Complexity: easily Servings: 16 Caloric content: 383
Author: - co-owner of the restaurant
Bruschetta with roasted asparagus, goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoesViews: 990

Jeff Mauro makes his spring bruschetta with toasted Italian bread, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes in oil, and grilled asparagus, drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Instead of vinegar...

Sourdough bread, goat cheese, toast, sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus, garlic...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 327
Author: - chef
Bruschetta with ricotta, tomatoes and hot honeyViews: 893
Recipe contents:

Giada De Laurentiis seasons classic tomato bruschetta with homemade spicy honey, made from Calabrian chili paste, honey, and a pinch of salt. Leftover spicy honey can be used in...

Ciabatta bread, ricotta cheese, toast, cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, Calabrian pepper (pasta), honey...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 381
Bruschetta with ricotta, baked eggplant and tomatoesViews: 2,414

These bruschettas are a unique and sophisticated toast. Savory toasted bread rubbed with garlic, creamy ricotta, sweet honey-roasted tomatoes, and smoky eggplant on...

Eggplant, grape tomatoes, white bread, toast, ricotta cheese, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, honey...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 10 Caloric content: 239
Categories: Drinks, Juices, .
Author: - restaurateur
Non-alcoholic apple cider punchViews: 568

This aromatic autumn punch is perfect for family celebrations. The base is prepared in a large bowl using non-alcoholic apple cider (unfiltered juice) with the addition of pear puree and cinnamon.

Apple juice, apple sparkling cider, lemon juice, cinnamon, maple syrup...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 94
Author: - restaurateur
New Year's Eve cocktail with champagne and liqueurViews: 1 163

The secret to this elegant cocktail from Geoffrey Zakarian? He rubs a strip of lemon zest along the rim of the glass. This technique enhances the citrus flavor of the champagne-based drink with orange zest.

Sparkling wine, Angostura bitters, Grand Marnier liqueur, orange liqueur, orange peel...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1 Caloric content: 166
Author: - singer, author of cookbooks
Champagne cocktail with apple juice and brandyViews: 892

Trisha Yearwood mixes a bottle of champagne with apple juice and Calvados to create a unique cocktail your guests will love. You won't have to choose between the traditional...

apple brandy, sparkling wine, apple juice...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 129
Categories: Desserts, Candies, .
Author: - culinary writer
Chocolate, toffee and pretzel candiesViews: 587

These unusual candies are so easy to make, yet look impressive! Milk chocolate, salted pretzels, caramel, and halved pecans are layered together to create an equally multi-layered flavor.

pretzel, pecans, toffee, milk chocolate...
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 24 Caloric content: 123
16 New Year's Cake and Sweet Baked Goodness Recipes

16 New Year's Cake and Sweet Baked Goodness Recipes

Treat your family and friends to a truly festive homemade cake or easy-to-make holiday baked goods.

Categories: Hot drinks, Cocktails, With beer, .
Author:
English Christmas drink "Vossail"Views: 1,041

Vossail is a hot English cider drink traditionally prepared at Christmas, rooted in ancient rituals that ensured a good apple harvest the following year. Floating on...

Apple cider, ale, white wine, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, orange zest, nutmeg...
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 10 Caloric content: 270
17 Amazing Appetizers for a New Year's Eve Party

17 Amazing Appetizers for a New Year's Eve Party

Start your New Year's Eve party with some fantastic appetizers.

Author: - chef
Orange punch with whiskey and sodaViews: 1,052

This light, sparkling cocktail is served like a punch in a large bowl for a crowd. It will appeal to both whiskey lovers and those who prefer fruity cocktails. Add plenty of ice to the bowl...

Orange juice, orange liqueur, vermouth, soda water, blackberries, oranges, whiskey...
Time: 5 min. plus cooling time Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 204
Author:
Welcome to the Rainforest CocktailViews: 667

This drink tastes as refreshing as its name suggests. One sip of this guava, lime, lychee, and spiced rum cocktail will transport you to the Caribbean. Add plenty of ice, garnish...

Rum, agave nectar, lime juice, grenadine syrup, angostura bitters...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Author:
Cocktail "Martini-Valentini"Views: 1,058

This charming fruity martini with notes of watermelon, orange, cranberry, and pineapple is a perfect treat for bachelorette parties, March 8th, and Valentine's Day. Serve very chilled...

vodka, orange liqueur, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, sparkling wine...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1
Author:
French fries with cheese sauce, bacon and green onionsViews: 1,545

This nacho-style appetizer is perfect for house parties. Waffle-cut fries are served on a large platter, topped with a thick cheddar and mozzarella cheese sauce and...

French fries, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheese sauce, green onions, sour cream, mustard powder, pimento pepper, bacon, cornstarch...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 812
Categories: Cocktails, With vodka, .
Author: - TV chef
Cosmopolitan cocktail with tangerine juiceViews: 615

The winter holidays are the perfect time to enjoy aromatic tangerines in a variety of forms, including drinks. This version of the Cosmopolitan cocktail is made with tangerine juice, and...

Cranberry juice, syrup, vanilla vodka, lime juice, tangerines...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 220
Author:
Rice Timbale with MeatViews: 7,736

Place a delicious ground beef filling inside a cheesy rice shell to impress your dinner guests with this festive casserole....

Arborio rice, round-grain rice, onions, kupaty (fried sausages), ground pork, basil, garlic, tomato paste, breadcrumbs, eggs, pecorino romano cheese, provolone cheese...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: average Servings: 6 Caloric content: 701
Woolen bread with cinnamon and chocolate (Roll-roll)Views: 1,289

Wool bread got its amusing name from its resemblance to a skein of wool thread. To achieve this effect, yeast dough is cut into thin strips and rolled into a roll. This is the first such...

Bread flour, eggs, milk powder, vanilla extract, cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa, brown sugar, cinnamon, yeast dough...
Time: 4 hours. Complexity: easily Servings: 10 Caloric content: 411
Author: - culinary writer
Fried goat cheese in tomato sauceViews: 998

The perfect hot appetizer to pair with wine. Slices of goat cheese are roasted in the oven on a bed of rich tomato sauce and sweet peppers until tender and golden. Serve directly...

Goat cheese, tomatoes, Italian seasonings, paprika, white wine, sweet pepper, lemon zest, parsley...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 164
Author:
Sweet pie "vitushka" with apple-cinnamon fillingViews: 930

This huge cinnamon roll, shaped like a pie and serving eight, is delicious and mouthwatering. It's sure to wow your guests at your party. The apple is quite...

All-purpose flour, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, apples, apple jam, cream cheese, powdered sugar...
Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 10 Caloric content: 854
Categories: Cocktails, With vodka, .
Moscow Mule with Fig and RosemaryViews: 826

If you love the Moscow Mule, you definitely need to try this festive twist. Sweet fig and the pine-spicy fresh rosemary elevate the classic cocktail with a magnificent...

vodka, fig jam, lime juice, ginger beer, rosemary...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 cocktail Caloric content: 109
Categories: Appetizers, Canapes, From eggs, .
Author:
Stuffed eggs for the holiday tableViews: 1,011

Deviled eggs are a classic appetizer that will brighten up any celebration. They're easy to make, all the ingredients are readily available and inexpensive, and they look impressive, especially when you pipe the filling...

eggs, mustard powder, chives, parsley, tarragon, paprika...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 12
Author: - chef
Punch with vodkaViews: 874

This vibrant, refreshing punch is made with vodka, cranberry, and pineapple juices, along with orange liqueur and ginger ale. Frozen lemonade cubes with berries add a...

Cranberry juice, pineapple juice, vodka, orange liqueur, Grand Marnier liqueur, lemonade...
Time: 4 hours 10 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 269
Categories: Cocktails, With vodka, .
Author:
Cranberry punch with vodka and frozen cider cubesViews: 835

This refreshing cranberry punch captivates with more than just its sweet and spicy flavor. Just look at those colors! Ruby-red cranberries cover the entire surface of the drink, and the frozen cubes...

Apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, vodka, syrup, cranberries...
Time: 8 hours 40 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 227
Author:
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Hot Peppers and Fiery Cinnamon Cream Cheese FrostingViews: 996

Red Velvet chocolate cupcakes with zesty notes of cinnamon and cayenne pepper for all lovers of unusual flavor combinations. The inside of the cupcakes is perfectly moist, and the top is covered with...

Cake flour, cocoa, ground cayenne pepper, cinnamon, food coloring, cream cheese, eggs, sour milk, kefir, powdered sugar, schnapps...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 24 Caloric content: 459
Categories: Main courses, Fish, Appetizers, Fish, .
Shrimp in curry marinadeViews: 1,007

Large shrimp are marinated for a few minutes in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, honey, curry powder, and garlic, then quickly pan-fried for a delicious, sweet-spicy, and...

shrimp, soy sauce, curry, honey, garlic, cilantro, green onions...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 269
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, .
Author:
Soft Mochi Cookies "Confetti"Views: 778
Recipe contents:

Some of us love crunchy cookies, while others are crazy about soft ones. If you're one of the latter, check out these incredibly soft, chewy sugar cookies, filled with...

premium flour, eggs, rice flour, powdered sugar, milk...
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 12 Caloric content: 368
Author:
Green appetizer salad with avocado, peas and asparagusViews: 1,234

If you're wondering whether to serve a salad or a dip at a party, consider this vibrant, crunchy appetizer salad in a creamy dressing that's meant to be eaten with chips, not a fork. Don't...

Asparagus, spinach, sugar snap peas, cucumbers, mint, parsley, jalapeño peppers, avocado, lemon juice, yogurt, tortilla chips...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 401
Author:
Mediterranean vegetable appetizer saladViews: 1,064

Why eat salad with a fork when you can scoop it up with pita chips? That's the whole idea behind this crisp, appetizer-style salad, filled with finely chopped, colorful summer vegetables and dressed...

Cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, radishes, corn, tahini, lemon juice, honey, cumin, pita chips...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 332
Author: - culinary writer
Tacos with ranch chicken, beans, and salsa for a taco barViews: 1,273

Instead of making tacos for a crowd, Ree Drummond recommends setting up a taco bar, where all the ingredients are laid out individually on the table and guests can put whatever they want on their tortillas...

Pinto beans, tortilla, chicken breasts, salsa, bell peppers, mango, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, avocado...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Categories: Cocktails, With beer, .
Author:
Layered Dubliner Beer CocktailViews: 958

Spectacular layered cocktails are the best way to impress guests not only with the beautiful presentation of the drink but also with the combination of flavors. Although the technique of layering drinks is quite ancient, it...

Guinness beer, coffee liqueur, cream, coffee beans, blue curacao liqueur...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1
Author:
Gin Cocktail "The Soothsayer"Views: 1,080

The subtle tartness of the homemade garnet-balsamic vinaigrette and the spicy notes of vermouth and black pepper perfectly complement the fruity flavor of strawberries in this gin-based cocktail. The drink is sure to please...

gin, vermouth, pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, port wine...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1
Categories: Cocktails, With tequila, .
Author:
Tequila cocktail "Idol"Views: 1,031
Recipe contents:

Enjoy the stunning tropical combination of orange, mango, and lime in this refreshing tequila-based cocktail. One of the ingredients—sweet lime juice—is made from a blend of freshly squeezed...

tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1 Caloric content: 220
Categories: Appetizers, Meat, .
Author:
Oven-baked chicken wings in teriyaki sauceViews: 1,494

To make delicious Asian-style chicken wings, bake them in the oven until half-done, then coat them with store-bought teriyaki sauce and cook until done. Teriyaki sauce contains...

chicken wings, teriyaki sauce, blue cheese...
Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Autumn dishes for entertaining

Autumn dishes for entertaining

Throw a party or a get-together with friends—when the weather starts to get chilly, that's exactly what autumn calls for.

Categories: Cocktails, With rum, .
Author:
Alcoholic cocktail "Project Avocado"Views: 875

Try this smooth, creamy avocado cocktail with rum and lime juice. It's just the right amount of sweet and refreshing. Serve well-chilled (but not over ice!) in...

Avocado, rum, lime juice, agave nectar...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 cocktail
Author: - TV presenter
Sangria "Tequila Sunrise"Views: 810

For a special occasion, ditch the red wine and make a refreshing tequila sangria with sparkling wine. It could be Champagne, Prosecco, or Spanish Cava. Orange, lime, and...

Tequila, Prosecca, sparkling wine, soda water, oranges, raspberries, pears...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 333
Author:
Negroni cocktail with tequilaViews: 966

This is a variation on the classic Negroni cocktail, but tequila replaces gin and grapefruit zest replaces orange. The other ingredients are the same: sweet vermouth and Campari, so...

tequila, grapefruit, vermouth, Campari bitters...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 155
Categories: Grill, Bird, Appetizers, With sauces, Meat, .
Author: - restaurateur
BBQ chicken wings in lime and tequila sauceViews: 946

To quickly grill wings and save guests the wait, Guy Fieri suggests baking them in the oven the night before until they're half-done and then refrigerating them until ready to...

Chicken wings, lime, tequila, agave nectar, adobo sauce, cumin...
Time: 1 hour 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 276
Categories: Cocktails, With vodka, .
Author: - famous chef
Alcoholic cocktail "Gingerbread"Views: 1,269

If you're not a fan of dark spirits, don't worry, there are plenty of other ways to get into the holiday spirit. This gingerbread-inspired cocktail from Rachel Ray has it all...

Vodka, ginger liqueur, agave nectar, cloves, cinnamon, ginger root, lemon juice...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1 Caloric content: 210
Author: - restaurateur
American Pie CocktailViews: 1,378

This super-delicious alcoholic cocktail from Guy Fieri is incredibly easy to make. Guy combines whiskey, apple liqueur, and cranberry juice, then pours it into glasses with ice. A stunning fall drink...

whiskey, liqueur, apples, cranberry juice...
Time: 2 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2 Caloric content: 441
Categories: Cocktails, With whiskey, .
Author:
Cider and bourbon cocktail with honeyViews: 916

Fresh ginger and apples, sparkling cider, and a generous shot of bourbon—this fall cocktail is sure to please everyone! Just the right amount of sweet, fruity, and spicy, with refreshing hints of lemon and mint, it's perfect...

Apple cider, bourbon, ginger root, mint, lemon juice, apples, honey...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2 Caloric content: 288
Categories: Cocktails, With whiskey, .
Author:
Bourbon Cranberry CocktailViews: 820

Cranberry is one of the most popular fall flavors, especially when simmered with orange juice and cinnamon. This is how homemade cranberry sauce usually starts… and this cocktail is topped with bourbon!

cranberry, orange juice, bourbon...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 12 Caloric content: 237
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, Cakes, Fruits, Snacks, .
Author: - culinary writer
Apple shortbread pie in the shape of barsViews: 879

Enjoy the flavor of your favorite apple pie in a new form! These crispy shortcrust pastry bars are filled with a tender apple filling, flavored with warm spices, and topped with a crisp streusel topping.

apples, premium flour, walnuts, brown sugar, lemon juice, nutmeg, cinnamon...
Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 12 Caloric content: 657
Author: - restaurateur
Dutch Apple Pie CocktailViews: 886

This apple pie-flavored alcoholic cocktail is delicious, but if you want to add more sweetness, soak light raisins in Calvados for 24 hours and use that...

Apple cider, apple brandy, lemon juice, syrup, bitters, cinnamon...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 241

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