THREE CHEERS TO NEW YEAR'S!
First for Women|December 30, 2024
Invite friends and family over for an evening of appetizers, bubbly and festive cocktails, perfect to ring in 2025
CHARLES GRAYAUSKIE
THREE CHEERS TO NEW YEAR'S!

Chocolate Espresso Martinis

Active time: 15 min.

Total time: 15 min.

Serves: 6

This sweet after-dinner pick-me-up is perfect for sipping by the fire

  • 3 cane sugar cubes Ice cubes

  • 6 oz. vanilla flavored vodka

  • 3 oz. coffee liqueur

  • 1½ oz. chocolate liqueur

  • 6 oz. espresso or strong coffee, chilled

  • Dark chocolate shavings

  • Lemon wedges (optional)

1 In bowl, combine sugar cubes and 3 Tbs. hot tap water; stir until sugar is dissolved.

2 In ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine half each of vodka, liqueurs, espresso or coffee and sugar syrup. Cover; shake until well chilled, about 30 sec. Divide evenly between 3 coupe glasses. Repeat once. Sprinkle drinks with chocolate shavings. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Per serving: 140 cal. Og pro. 9g carb. Og fiber 8g sug. Omg chol. Omg sod. 2g total fat 1g sat. fat

Peppermint Twists

Active time: 20 min.

Total time: 20 min.

Serves: 6

Crushed candy canes plus minty schnapps make this pretty-in-pink creamy sip cool and festive

  • 12 oz. vodka

  • 3 Tbs. finely crushed candy cane

  • ½ tsp. mint extract

  • 12 oz. peppermint schnapps

  • 3 cups ice cubes

  • 6 oz. heavy cream

  • Red liquid food coloring

  • Candy canes and mint sprigs

1 In cocktail shaker, combine half each of vodka, crushed candy cane and extract; muddle until candy cane dissolves and flavors blend.

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