I don’t know about you but I’m counting down the days until 2020 is a thing of the past! And there’s no better way to celebrate in my opinion than with fun craft cocktails! I’ve composed a list of my favorite festive spirits to help you ring in the new year. Hopefully you’ll find one that makes your tastebuds sing Auld Lang Syne!

There are a few fun elements to a craft cocktail in addition to the contents itself. I myself am a believer that if something looks beautiful, it must taste amazing! Well, with the simple recipes below, that’s absolutely the case! And, if you choose to incorporate a few of the special items mentioned below, you’re sure to wow your party guests!

The Cocktail recipes:

Apple cider old fashioned

In a cocktail glass combine 1 Tbsp apple cider (fresh-pressed is best), 1/2 Tbsp pure maple syrup, 4 dashes of angostura bitters, 1 tsp freshly squeezed orange juice and 5 Tbsp of your favorite bourbon. Swirl in glass until sugar has dissolved. Add ice and top with an apple slice and cinnamon stick.

Meyer lemon sage sour

In a cocktail shaker full of ice, combine 4 Tbsp gin (I prefer Hendricks for it’s smooth rosy notes), 3 tsp honey simple syrup (recipe above) and 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed meyer lemon juice. Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass. Smash a few small sage leaves between your fingers to release the aromas, then place in your glass as a garnish. Enjoy!

Spiced cranberry margarita

Combine 4 tbsp tequila, 1 Tbsp cranberry juice, 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1 Tbsp cinnamon infused simple syrup. Shake well and pour into cocktail glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and slice of lime. If you’re feeling extra festive, rub a lime wedge around the lip of the cocktail glass and dip in cinnamon/sugar. Cheers!

There you have it!

A few fabulously festive spirits to say au ruvoir to 2020 and cheers to a very welcomed 2021!

Cheers!