Now is the time to introduce something new and fresh to your drink menu – try out these new cocktails!
January is the time to introduce new things into your life. Â While 80% of those who join gyms drop out in 3 months, other habits tend to continue. Taking a break from social media is another popular resolution along with drinking more water. They are easier to implement. Â But if you are already enjoy a cocktail or two – why not resolve to try new ones? Â Here are some New Year new cocktails to try and expand your palate.
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Brazen Hussy
A hussy is awoman who behaves in a disrespectful or inappropriate way or who has many casual sexual relationships. Sounds like the perfect drink to start 2025. Â Bold, sassy, and potent!
Ingredients
- 1.5 ozs vodka
- 1.5 ozs triple sec
- Fresh lemon squeeze
- Lemon wedge
Create
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Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and add ice
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Stir for 20 seconds
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Strain into a rocks glass with ice
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Garnish with lemon wedge
Zombie
This drink will put you on another plane. Taken from the Caribbean traditions of rum and voodoo, this Zombie lives up to all expectations.
Ingredients
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1 oz light rum
- 1/2 oz golden rum
- 1.2 oz apricot brandy (or any brandy in a pinch)
- Juice form 1/2 lime
- 1 teaspoon Grenadine
- 1/2 pineapple juice
- 1/3 oz overproof rum
- 1/2 simple sryup
- Pineapple wedge for garnish
Create
- Combine all ingredients except overproof rum and pineapple wedge in shaker
- Add ice
- Shake until well mixed
- Pour into tall highboy without straining
- Using the back of a spoon, float the overproof rum on top
- Add pineapple wedge for garnish
Lady of Leisure
January is the time to return to work….won’t it be great to be a lady (or lord) or leisure? Â Here is a drink which is indulgent, delicious and tasty. Feel like the 1% with one of these.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz raspberry liqueur
- 1/4 oz Cointreau
- Dash on lemon juice
- Orange twist
Create
- Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice
- Shake for 20 seconds
- Strain into a martini glass
- Garnish with organza twist
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Gin & Sin
Everyone is so “good” in January – exercising, starting healthy habits, reading more, trying to “lean in”….why not break the trend with this Gin and Sin. Â Embrace your own path.
Ingredients
- 2Â ozs gin
- 1/2 oz orange juice
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grenadine
- Orange slice
Create
- Combine all ingredients in a shake with ice
- Shake vigorously
- Strain into martini glass
- Garnish orange slice
Have a great holiday season!