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A close-up of a bubbly new years cocktail in a champagne flute, garnished with a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick.

New Year's Cocktails

Celebrate the New Year with these simple and festive cocktails.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: international
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Champagne Cocktail
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 oz brandy
  • 4 oz chilled champagne
For the Sparkling Cranberry Cocktail
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • 3 oz sparkling water
  • cranberries for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Strainer
  • Measuring jigger

Method
 

  1. For the Champagne Cocktail: Place sugar in a champagne flute. Add bitters and brandy. Top with champagne and stir gently.
  2. For the Sparkling Cranberry Cocktail: Combine vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Top with sparkling water and garnish with cranberries.

Notes

Serve immediately for best flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste.

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