New Year’s Specialty Cocktail Recipes
Recipes by David Edessa
I hope you had a Merry Christmas! Can you believe it’s already over? It’s time to celebrate the New Year! What better way than with a great cocktail?
Here are some more delicious New Year’s Specialty cocktail recipes by David Edessa for your upcoming New Year’s party! I hope you enjoyed his first post on Holiday Martinis. I tried the Santa’s Cookies recipe and it was so good.
The first two use martini recipes use Monin Lavender Syrup. It can be purchased online or in some coffee/tea shops. It’s about $6.00 for a 750ml bottle and adds a well worth refreshing hint to your party cocktails. He ends this post with a yummy Egg Nog JELLO shot that is to die for! Check them out!
Enjoy!
Lavender Lemontini
- 2 oz. Stoli Lemon Vodka
- 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. Monin Lavender syrup
- Lavender sprig for garnish
Directions: Fill cocktail shaker to the rim with ice cubes, add ingredients and shake vigorously. Pour into a martini glass and garnish with a lavender sprig.
Blueberry Lavender Martini
- 1.5 oz. Stoli Blueberry Vodka
- 1/2 oz. Peach Schnapps
- 1 Tbsp. Monin Lavender syrup
- 1/2 oz. lime juice
Directions: Fill cocktail shaker to the rim with ice cubes, add ingredients and shake vigorously. Pour into a martini glass. Finish your martini glass with a splash of Sparkling Moscato wine. Use fresh blueberries as a garnish.
Pomegranate Persuasion Martini
- 1.5 oz. Pearl Pomegranate Vodka
- 1/2 oz. Peach Schnapps
- 1/2 oz. Cranberry Juice
Directions: Fill cocktail shaker to the rim with ice cubes, add ingredients and shake vigorously. Pour into a martini glass. Finish your martini glass with a splash of Sparkling Moscato wine. Garnish with a few pomegranate seeds.
Eggnog JELLO Shots
Servings: About ten
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Eggnog
- 1 oz. Envelope Unflavored Gelatin
- ¾ cup Spiced Rum
- ¼ cup Coconut Milk
- ½ tsp. Vanilla Extract
- ¼ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
Directions: In a small saucepan, bring eggnog to a boil. Pour eggnog into a heatproof bowl. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over the eggnog and let it sit for a minute. Stir until gelatin is dissolved; allow the mixture to cool. Add rum, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon; stir until well combined. Pour the mix into shot glasses and refrigerate until firm.
Helpful Tips:
- Consider using plastic shot glasses available at most party supply stores.
- Garnish Ideas- Whipped cream and holiday sprinkles, crushed candy canes or cinnamon sticks.
- Use a few drops of green or red or blue food coloring for a festive look.
Photo Sources: PetitChef.com, Sarahjio.com, TheNibble.com
The lavender martinis look so refreshing!
They do! I can’t wait to try them!