4 New Year’s Eve Cocktails To Toast The Year Before The Countdown Begins

4 New Year’s Eve Cocktails To Toast The Year Before The Countdown Begins From indulgent stout cocktails to warm honeyed pours, these four New Year’s Eve drinks are perfect for toasting the year before resolutions begin. New Year: Before the countdown begins. Before the resolutions kick in. Here are four drinks to toast the end of the year before we collectively decide this is the year we get our lives together. Ranging from rich and comforting to light and whimsical, these pours are made for the final night of the calendar. Santa’s Midnight Stout by Tanisha Bhatia, In-house Mixologist, Simba Beer & ZigZag Vodka Recommended Stories Featuring: Simba Stout For the late-night, dessert-drink people. Dark, creamy, and indulgent, this stout-based cocktail is what you reach for once the music slows and the night turns cosy. Think coffee, chocolate, and fireside energy. Ingredients 120 ml Simba Stout 30 ml cold brew coffee 15 ml vanilla syrup 10 ml chocolate syrup (optional) Method Chill a stout glass. Add cold brew coffee, vanilla syrup, and chocolate syrup (if using). Gently top with Simba Stout to retain the creamy head. Do not stir; let the layers settle naturally. Garnish Light cocoa dust or a few coffee beans Vibe Dessert in a glass. Midnight energy. Gulabi Noel By Tanisha Bhatia, In-house Mixologist, Simba Beer & ZigZag Vodka Featuring: ZigZag Vodka (Orange or Original) For when the night gets interesting. A desi-forward New Year’s cocktail that blends the clean, smooth character of vodka with rose and paan. Aromatic, unexpected, and guaranteed to spark conversation. Ingredients 45 ml ZigZag Vodka (Orange or Original) 20 ml paan syrup 15 ml fresh lime juice 15 ml rose water Glassware Old Fashioned glass Method Chill the glass with ice and set aside. In a shaker, add vodka, paan syrup, lime juice, and rose water. Add ice and stir gently for 20-25 seconds until chilled. Fine strain into the chilled glass. Garnish Small paan leaf or rose petal Vibe Soft, floral, and dangerously charming. Winter Berry Old Fashioned By Woodford Reserve Featuring: Woodford Reserve Bourbon For when you swear you’ll be more serious next year. A seasonal spin on a classic. Rich bourbon meets cranberry and maple for a drink that feels mature, composed, and fitting for quiet reflection. Ingredients 60 ml Woodford Reserve Bourbon 10 ml cranberry reduction (Simmer cranberry juice with sugar until slightly thick) 1 bar spoon maple syrup 2 dashes Angostura bitters Ice (one large cube preferred) Method Add bourbon, cranberry reduction, maple syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish Rosemary sprig and dried cranberry Vibe Quiet confidence. Mild self-reflection. Winter Honey Hearth By Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey For the moment after midnight. When the fireworks fade and the year finally feels complete, this warm, spiced drink offers comfort and closure. Ingredients 60 ml Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey 1 cup apple juice (or guava juice) 1⁄2 cup freshly squeezed...

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